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AVR 7200AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

OWNER’S MANUAL

Power for the Digital Revolution.®

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AVR 7200 AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER

3 Introduction4 Important Safety Information4 Unpacking5 Front-Panel Controls7 Front-Panel Information Display8 Rear-Panel Connections

11 Main Remote Control Functions14 Zone II Remote Control Functions15 Installation and Connections18 System Configuration18 Speaker Placement18 System Setup19 Input Setup20 Surround Setup21 Speaker Setup23 Delay Settings24 Output Level Adjustment24 Using EzSet™

25 Manual Output Level Adjustment27 Operation27 Basic Operation27 Remote Control Operation27 Source Selection28 6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input28 Volume Control28 Surround Mode Selection29 Surround Mode Chart30 Digital Audio Playback32 Tuner Operation32 Recording32 Front-Panel Connections33 Output Level Trim Adjustment34 Advanced Features34 Surround Amplifier Channel Assignment34 Display Brightness34 Turn-On Volume Level34 OSD Settings36 Multiroom Operation36 Multiroom Setup36 Multiroom Operation38 Configuring the Remote38 Preprogrammed Code Entry39 Automatic Code Entry39 Learning Commands40 Changing Devices41 Macro Programming42 Punch-Through Configuration43 Volume Punch-Through43 Channel Punch-Through44 Transport Punch-Through44 EzSet Configuration45 Renaming46 Resetting the Remote48 Troubleshooting Guide48 Processor Reset49 Technical Specifications49 Trademark Acknowledgements

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Typographical ConventionsIn order to help you use this manual with the remote control, front-panel controls and rear-panel connections,certain conventions have been used.

EXAMPLE – (bold type) indicates a specific remote control or front-panel button, or rear-panel connection jack

EXAMPLE – (OCR type) indicates a message that is visible on-screen or on the front-panel information display

EXAMPLE – (Synchro type) indicates a message that is displayed on the remote control’s LCD screen

1 – (number in a square) indicates a specific front-panel control

¡ – (number in a circle) indicates a rear-panel connection

a – (number in an oval) indicates a button or indicator on the remote

A – (letter in a square) indicates an indicator in the front-panel display

å – (letter in an oval) indicates a button on the Zone II remote

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing Harman Kardon®! Withthe purchase of a Harman Kardon® AVR 7200, youare about to begin many years of listening enjoyment.Designed to provide all the excitement and detail ofmovie soundtracks and every nuance of musical selec-tions, the AVR 7200 is truly a multichannel receiver forthe new millennium.

The AVR 7200 has been engineered so that it is easyto take advantage of all the power of its digital tech-nology. However, to obtain the maximum enjoymentfrom your new receiver, we urge you to read thismanual. A few minutes spent learning the functions ofthe various controls will enable you to take advantageof all the power the AVR 7200 is able to deliver.

If you have any questions about this product, its instal-lation or its operation, please contact your retailer orcustom installer. They are your best local source ofinformation.

Description and FeaturesThe AVR 7200 is among the most versatile and multi-featured A/V receivers available, incorporating a widerange of listening options. In addition to Dolby* Digitaland DTS® decoding for digital sources, a wide array ofmatrix surround-encoded or stereo surround modes isavailable for use with sources such as CD, VCR, TVbroadcasts and the AVR 7200’s own FM/AM tuner.Along with Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic* II,DTS Neo:6®, Dolby 3 Stereo, and Hall and Theatermodes, the AVR 7200 offers Harman International’sexclusive Logic 7® process in both 5.1 and 7.1 versionsto create a wider, more enveloping field environmentand more defined fly-overs and pans. AnotherHarman Kardon exclusive is VMAx®, which uses proprietary processing to create an open, spacioussound field even when only two front speakers areavailable. Finally, the AVR 7200 offers decoding ofMP3 data, so that you may listen to the latest musicselections directly from compatible computers or play-back devices with the power and fidelity you expectfrom Harman Kardon.

In addition to providing a wide range of listeningoptions, the AVR 7200 is easy to configure so that itprovides the best results with your speakers and spe-cific listening-room environment. On-screen menusmake it simple to enter settings for speaker configura-tions and bass management, and an EzSet™ remotewith LCD display measures a system’s output levelsand automatically calibrates them for perfectly bal-anced sound field presentation.

For the ultimate in flexibility, the AVR 7200 featuresconnections for five video devices, all with both com-posite and S-Video inputs. Two additional audio inputs are available, and six digital inputs make the

AVR 7200 capable of handling all the latest digitalaudio sources. For compatibility with the latest HDTVvideo sources and progressive scan DVD players, theAVR 7200 also features two-input, wide-bandwidth,low-crosstalk component video switching.

The front panel offers coax and optical digital inputsand outputs for direct connection to digital recorders,along with analog audio/video connections that may beswitched to outputs for use with portable recorders –a Harman Kardon exclusive. Two video recording out-puts, preamp-out and a color-coded eight-channelinput with complete digital bass management, makethe AVR 7200 virtually future-proof, with everythingneeded to accommodate tomorrow’s new formatsright onboard.

The AVR 7200’s flexibility and power extend beyondyour main home theater or listening room. TheAVR 7200 includes a sophisticated multizone controlsystem that allows you to select one source for use inthe main room and a different source for audio andvideo distribution to a second zone. Complete volumecontrol in the second zone is possible with a separateinfrared control link. To make it easy to operate theAVR 7200 from a remote zone, a separate “Zone II”remote is included. Additional multiroom optionsinclude the option to assign two of the AVR 7200’soutput channels to the multiroom system and the ability to link the AVR 7200 to innovative A-BUS®

keypads for multiroom operation without the need forexternal amplifiers.The AVR 7200’s powerful amplifieruses traditional Harman Kardon high-current designtechnologies to meet the wide dynamic range of anyprogram selection.

Harman Kardon invented the high-fidelity receiver fiftyyears ago. With state-of-the-art circuitry and time-hon-ored circuit designs, the AVR 7200 is the perfect com-bination of the latest in digital audio technology, a quietyet powerful analog amplifier in an elegant, easy-to-usepackage.

For Canadian model

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■ A wide range of digital and matrix surroundmodes, including Dolby® Digital, Dolby Digital EX,Dolby Pro Logic® II, DTS®, DTS-ES® Discrete andMatrix, and DTS Neo: 6®

■ Seven channels of high-current amplificationwith two channels assignable to either surroundback or multiroom applications

■ Harman Kardon’s exclusive Logic 7® processing,available for the first time with both 7.1 and5.1 processing in a variety of modes and twomodes of VMAx®

■ MP3 decoding for use with computers anddigital audio players

■ ™ remote control with LCD displayautomatically sets output levels for optimumperformance

■ High-bandwidth, HDTV-compatible componentvideo switching

■ Switchable front-panel analog A/V jacks anddiscrete front-panel coaxial and optical digitalinputs and outputs for easy connection toportable digital devices and video game consoles

■ Extensive bass management options, includ-ing three separate crossover groupings andfull digital bass management on the 6/8-channel direct inputs for use with DVD-Audioor SACD players

■ RS-232 port for external control

■ On-screen menu and display system

■ Extensive multiroom options, including a stan-dard Zone II remote, assignable amplifierchannels and A-BUS Ready® capability for lis-tening to a separate source in a remote zone

■ HDCD® decoding for enhanced CD playback

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Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.Sur les modèles dont la fiche est polarisee:ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianICES-003.For models having a power cord with a polarized plug:CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized)

plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet

unless the blades can be fully inserted to

prevent blade exposure.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the

literature accompanying the appliance.

®, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarksor trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc., in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD system manufacturedunder license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

Verify Line Voltage Before UseYour AVR 7200 has been designed for use with 120-volt AC current. Connection to a line voltageother than that for which it is intended can create asafety and fire hazard and may damage the unit.

If you have any questions about the voltage requirementsfor your specific model, or about the line voltage in yourarea, contact your selling dealer before plugging the unitinto a wall outlet.

Do Not Use Extension CordsTo avoid safety hazards, use only the power cordattached to your unit. We do not recommend thatextension cords be used with this product. As with allelectrical devices, do not run power cords under rugsor carpets or place heavy objects on them. Damagedpower cords should be replaced immediately by anauthorized service center with a cord meeting factoryspecifications.

Handle the AC Power Cord GentlyWhen disconnecting the power cord from an AC out-let, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you donot intend to use the unit for any considerable lengthof time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.

Do Not Open the CabinetThere are no user-serviceable components inside thisproduct. Opening the cabinet may present a shockhazard, and any modification to the product will voidyour guarantee. If water or any metal object such as apaper clip, wire or a staple accidentally falls inside theunit, disconnect it from the AC power source immedi-ately, and consult an authorized service center.

CATV or Antenna GroundingIf an outside antenna or cable system is connected tothis product, be certain that it is grounded so as to pro-vide some protection against voltage surges and staticcharges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information withrespect to proper grounding of the mast and supportingstructure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antennadischarge unit, size of grounding conductors, locationof antenna discharge unit, connection to groundingelectrodes and requirements of the grounding electrode.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminderis provided to call the CATV (Cable TV) systeminstaller’s attention to article 820-40 of the NEC thatprovides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par-ticular, specifies that the cable ground shall be con-nected to the grounding system of the building, asclose to the point of cable entry as possible.

Installation Location■ To ensure proper operation and to avoid the poten-

tial for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm andlevel surface. When placing the unit on a shelf, becertain that the shelf and any mounting hardwarecan support the weight of the product.

■ Make certain that proper space is provided bothabove and below the unit for ventilation. If thisproduct will be installed in a cabinet or otherenclosed area, make certain that there is sufficientair movement within the cabinet. Under some cir-cumstances a fan may be required.

■ Do not place the unit directly on a carpeted sur-face.

■ Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations,or in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight orheating equipment.

■ Avoid moist or humid locations.

■ Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top ofthe unit, or place objects directly over them.

■ Due to the weight of the AVR 7200 and the heatgenerated by the amplifiers, there is the remotepossibility that the rubber padding on the bottomof the unit’s feet may leave marks on certainwood or veneer materials. Use caution when placing the unit on soft woods or other materialsthat may be damaged by heat or heavy objects.

CleaningWhen the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, drycloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampenedwith mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with cleanwater. Wipe dry immediately with a dry cloth. NEVERuse benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or anyother volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive clean-ers, as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoidspraying insecticide near the unit.

Moving the UnitBefore moving the unit, be certain to disconnect anyinterconnection cords with other components, andmake certain that you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet.

Important Information for the UserThis equipment has been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class-B digital device, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener-ates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radiocommunication. However, there is no guarantee thatharmful interference will not occur in a particular instal-lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more of the following measures:

■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.

■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver is connected.

■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rulesand may void the user’s authority to operate theequipment.

UnpackingThe carton and shipping materials used to protect yournew receiver during shipment were specially designedto cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggestthat you save the carton and packing materials for usein shipping if you move, or should the unit ever needrepair.

To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you maywish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting thetape seams on the bottom and collapsing the carton.Other cardboard inserts may be stored in the samemanner. Packing materials that cannot be collapsedshould be saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.

If you do not wish to save the packaging materials,please note that the carton and other sections of theshipping protection are recyclable. Please respect theenvironment and discard those materials at a localrecycling center.

At this time you should remove the protective plasticfilm from the front-panel lens. Leaving the film in placemay affect the performance of your remote control.

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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

1 Main Power Switch: Press this button to applypower to the AVR 7200. When the switch is pressedin, the unit is placed in a Standby mode, as indicatedby the amber Power Indicator 3 surrounding theSystem Power Control 2. This button MUST bepressed in to operate the unit. To turn the unit off andprevent the use of the remote control, this switchshould be pressed until it pops out from the frontpanel so that the word “OFF” may be read at the topof the switch.

NOTE: This switch is normally left in the “ON” position.

2 System Power Control: When the Main PowerSwitch 1 is “ON,” press this button to turn on theAVR 7200; press it again to turn the unit off. Note thatthe Power Indicator 3 surrounding the switch willturn green when the unit is on.

3 Power Indicator: This LED will be lit in amberwhen the unit is in the Standby mode to signal that the

unit is ready to be turned on. When the unit is in oper-ation, the indicator will turn green.

4 Headphone Jack: This jack may be used to listento the AVR 7200’s output through a pair of headphones.Be certain that the headphones have a standard 1/4"stereo phone plug. The main room speakers will automatically be turned off when the headphone jack is in use.

5 Tone Mode: This button allows you to remove thetone controls (Treble, Bass and Balance) from the signalpath. The first press of the button displays a TONEIN message in the Main Information Display ˜.If you wish to set the tone controls to “flat,” without anytreble or bass alteration, press the ‹ or › SelectorButtons )# so that TONE OUT appears inthe Lower Display Line B.

6 Speaker Selector: Press this button to begin theprocess of configuring the AVR 7200 for the type of

speakers it is being used with. For complete informa-tion on configuring the speaker settings, see page 21.

7 Surround Mode Group Selector: Press this but-ton to select the top-level group of surround modes.Each press of the button will select a major modegrouping in the following order:

Once the button is pressed so that the name of thedesired surround mode group appears in the on-screendisplay and in the Lower Display Line B, press theSurround Mode Selector 8 to cycle through theindividual modes available. For example, press this but-ton to select Dolby modes, and then press theSurround Mode Selector 8 to choose from the var-ious mode options.

1 Main Power Switch2 System Power Control3 Power Indicator4 Headphone Jack5 Tone Mode 6 Speaker Selector7 Surround Mode Group Selector8 Surround Mode Selector9 Tuning Selector) ‹ Button! Tuner Band Selector

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8 Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available surround modeoptions for the major mode group selected. The specific modes will vary based on the number ofspeakers available, the major mode group andwhether the input source is digital or analog. Forexample, press the Surround Mode Group Selector7 to select a major mode grouping such as Dolby orLogic 7, and then press this button to see the specificmode choices that are available. For more informationon mode selection, see page 28.

9 Tuning Selector: Press the left side of the buttonto tune lower-frequency stations and the right side ofthe button to tune higher-frequency stations. When astation with a strong signal is reached, the TUNEDIndicator I will be lit in the Main InformationDisplay ˜.

) ‹ Button: When making system configurationchanges using the front-panel controls, press this but-ton to scroll left through the available choices for theoption being adjusted.

! Tuner Band Selector: Pressing this button willautomatically switch the AVR 7200 to the Tuner mode.Pressing it again will switch between the AM and FMfrequency bands. (See page 32 for more informationon the tuner.)

@ Set Button: When making system configurationchanges using the front-panel controls, press this but-ton to enter a setting into the unit’s memory.

# › Button: When making system configurationchanges using the front-panel controls, press this but-ton to scroll right through the available choices for theoption being adjusted.

$ Preset Station Selector: Press this button toscroll up or down through the list of stations that havebeen entered into the preset memory. (See page 32for more information on tuner programming.)

% Input Source Selector: Press this button tochange the input by scrolling up or down through thelist of input sources.

^ Tuner Mode Selector: Press this button to selectAuto or Manual tuning. When the button is pressed sothat the AUTO Indicator J lights, the tuner will searchfor the next station with an acceptable signal when theTuning Selector 9wé is pressed. When thebutton is pressed so that the AUTO Indicator J is notlit, each press of the Tuning Selector 9wé willincrease the frequency. This button may also be used toswitch between Stereo and Mono modes for FM radioreception. When weak reception is encountered, pressthe button until the Stereo Indicator H goes out toswitch to Mono reception. Press and hold again toswitch back to Stereo mode. (See page 32 for moreinformation on using the tuner.)

& Optical 3 Digital Input: Connect the optical digitaloutput of an audio or video product to this jack.

* Input/Output Status Indicator: This LED indicatorwill normally light green to show that the front-panelCoaxial 3 Digital Input/Output Jack ( or the front-panel Video 4 Input/Output Jacks Ó are operatingas inputs. When these jacks are configured for use asan output, the indicator will turn red to show that thejack may be used for recording. (See page 32 for moreinformation on configuring the front-panel jacks as out-puts, rather than inputs.)

( Coaxial 3 Digital Input/Output: Connect thecoaxial digital input or output for a digital audio prod-uct such as a portable audio player or video game tothis jack. The jack is normally an input, but may beswitched to an output for recording using the menusystem. See page 32 for more information.

Ó Video 4 Input/Output Jacks: These audio/videojacks may be used for temporary connection to videogames or portable audio/video products such as cam-corders and portable audio players. These jacks arenormally inputs, but may be switched to outputs forrecording using the menu system. See page 32 formore information.

Ô Bass Control: Use this control to boost or reducethe low-frequency output of the left/right front chan-nels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control as youfind suitable to adjust to your specific taste or roomacoustics.

Balance Control: Use this control to change therelative volume for the front left/right channels.

NOTE: When multichannel surround modes are in use,this control should be at the midpoint, or “12 o’clock”position for proper operation.

Ò Treble Control: Use this control to boost orreduce the high-frequency output of the left/right frontchannels by as much as ±10dB. Set this control asyou find suitable to adjust to your specific taste orroom acoustics.

Ú Channel Adjust Selector: Press the button tobegin the process of adjusting the channel level out-puts using the source currently playing through yourAVR. For complete information on adjusting the chan-nel output level, see page 33.

Û Delay Adjust Selector: Press this button tobegin the process of adjusting the delay settings forDolby surround modes. See page 23 for more infor-mation on delay adjustments.

Ù Digital Input Selector: Press this button to beginthe process of selecting a digital source for use withthe currently selected input. Once the button has beenpressed, use the ‹ or › Buttons )# to choosethe desired input and then press the Set Button @

to enter the setting into the unit’s memory. See page30 for more information on digital audio.

ı Volume Control: Turn this knob clockwise toincrease the volume, counterclockwise to decrease thevolume. If the AVR 7200 is muted, adjusting volumecontrol will automatically release the unit from thesilenced condition.

ˆ Input Indicators: A green LED will light to the leftof the input that is currently the input source for theAVR 7200.

˜ Main Information Display: This display deliversmessages and status indications to help you operatethe receiver. (See page 7 for a complete explanationof the Information Display.)

¯ Remote Sensor Window: The sensor behindthis window receives infrared signals from the remotecontrol. Aim the remote at this area and do not blockor cover it unless an external remote sensor isinstalled.

˘ Surround Mode Indicators: These LEDs willlight to show the surround mode and digital bitstreamin use. Note that depending on the specific combina-tion of input sources and surround mode selected,more than one indicator may light. (See page 28 formore information.)


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FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY

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F PRESET IndicatorG MEMORY IndicatorH STEREO IndicatorI TUNED IndicatorJ AUTO Indicator

K 192kHz IndicatorL 96kHz Indicator

A Upper Display Line: Depending on the unit’s status,a variety of messages will appear here. In normal opera-tion, the current audio and video input source informationwill appear on this line.

B Lower Display Line: Depending on the unit’sstatus, a variety of messages will appear here. In nor-mal operation, the current surround mode name willappear on this line.

C OSD Indicator: When the OSD system is in use,this indicator lights to remind you that the other indica-tors in this display do not function when the On-Screen Display is being used.

D Multiroom Indicator: This indicator lights whenthe multiroom system is active. It will remain lit whenthe multiroom system is in use even though the mainroom system is in the Standby mode and all otherindicators are dark. (See page 36 for more informa-tion on the Multiroom system.)

E Speaker/Channel Input Indicators: These indica-tors are multipurpose, indicating either the speaker typeselected for each channel or the incoming data-signalconfiguration. The left, center, right, right surround, leftsurround, right surround back and left surround backspeaker indicators are composed of three boxes, whilethe subwoofer is a single box. The center box lightswhen a “Small” speaker is selected, and the two outerboxes light when “Large” speakers are selected. Whennone of the boxes are lit for the center, surround or sub-woofer channels, no speaker has been selected for one

of those positions. (See page 21 for more informationon speaker setup.) The letters inside each of the centerboxes display the active input channels. For standard ana-log inputs, only the L and R will light, indicating a stereoinput. When a digital source is playing, the indicators willlight to display the channels being received at the digitalinput. When the letters flash, the digital input has beeninterrupted. (See page 31 for more information on theChannel Indicators.)

F PRESET Indicator: This indicator lights when thetuner is in use to show that the preset number for thecurrent station being listened to appears in the UpperDisplay Line. (See page 32 for more information ontuner presets.)

G MEMORY Indicator: This indicator flashes whenentering presets and other information into the tuner’smemory.

H STEREO Indicator: This indicator lights when anFM station is being tuned in stereo.

I TUNED Indicator: This indicator lights when a sta-tion is being received with sufficient signal strength toprovide acceptable listening quality.

J AUTO Indicator: This indicator lights when thetuner’s Auto mode is in use.

K 192kHz Indicator: This indicator lights when theinput source has a 192kHz bit rate.

L 96kHz Indicator: This indicator lights when theinput source has a 96kHz bit rate.

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8 REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

REAR-PANEL CONNECTIONS

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NOTE: To assist in making the correct connections formultichannel input, output and speaker connections,all connection jacks and terminals are color-coded in conformance with the latest CEA standards as follows:

Front Left: WhiteFront Right: Red

Center: GreenSurround Left: Blue

Surround Right: GraySurround Back Left: Brown

Surround Back Right: TanSubwoofer: Purple

Digital Audio: Orange

Composite Video: YellowComponent Video “Y”: Green

Component Video “Pr”: RedComponent Video “Pb”: Blue



¡ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs™ Video 3 Inputs£ Center Speaker Outputs ¢ Video 2 Outputs∞ Remote IR Output § Remote IR Input ¶ Multiroom IR Input• FM Antenna Terminalª Video 2 Inputs‚ AM Antenna Terminals⁄ Video 1 Outputs

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¡ Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs:These speaker terminals are normally used to powerthe surround back left/surround back right speakers in a 7.1 channel system. However, they may also beused to power the speakers in a second zone, whichwill receive the output selected for a multiroom system.To change the output fed to these terminals from the default of the Surround Back speakers to theMultiroom Output, you must change a setting in theAdvanced Menu of the OSD system. See page 34 formore information on configuring this speaker output. Innormal surround system use, the brown and black ter-minals are the surround back left channel positive (+)and negative (–) connections and the tan and blackterminals are the surround back right positive (+) andnegative (–) terminals. For multiroom use, connect thebrown and black SBL terminals to the red and blackconnections on the left remote zone speaker and con-nect the tan and black SBR terminals to the red andblack terminals on the right remote zone speaker.

™ Video 3 Inputs: Connect the analog audio andcomposite or S-Video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR orother video source to these jacks.

£ Center Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputsto the matching + and – terminals on your centerchannel speaker. In conformance with the new CEAcolor-code specification, the green terminal is the positive (+) terminal that should be connected to thered (+) terminal on speakers with the older color-coding. Connect the black (–) terminal on the AVR tothe black (–) terminal on your speaker. (See page 15for more information on speaker polarity.)

¢ Video 2 Outputs: Connect the analog audio andcomposite or S-Video REC/IN jacks of a VCR or othervideo recording device such as a DVD recorder orPVR to these jacks.

∞ Remote IR Output: This connection permits theIR sensor in the receiver to serve other remote con-trolled devices. Connect this jack to the “IR IN” jack onHarman Kardon (or other compatible) equipment.

§ Remote IR Input: If the AVR 7200’s front-panelIR sensor is blocked due to cabinet doors or otherobstructions, an external IR sensor may be used.Connect the output of the sensor to this jack.

¶ Multiroom IR Input: Connect the output of an IRsensor in a remote room to this jack to operate theAVR 7200’s multiroom control system.

• FM Antenna Terminal: Connect the supplied indooror an optional external FM antenna to this terminal.

ª Video 2 Inputs: Connect the analog audio andcomposite or S-Video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR orother video source to these jacks.

‚ AM Antenna Terminals: Connect the AM loopantenna supplied with the receiver to these terminals. Ifan external AM antenna is used, make connections tothe AM and GND terminals in accordance with theinstructions supplied with the antenna.

⁄ Video 1 Outputs: Connect the analog audio andcomposite or S-Video REC/IN jacks of a VCR or othervideo recording device such as a DVD recorder orPVR to these jacks.

DVD Inputs: Connect the analog audio and com-posite or S-Video outputs of a DVD player or othervideo source to these jacks.

‹ Preamp Outputs: Connect these jacks to anoptional, external power amplifier for applicationswhere higher power is desired.

› Subwoofer Output: Connect this jack to the line-level input of a powered subwoofer. If an external sub-woofer amplifier is used, connect this jack to the sub-woofer amplifier input.

fi DVD Component Video Inputs: Connect theY/Pr/Pb component video outputs of a DVD player tothese jacks.

fl Video 2 Component Video Inputs: Connect theY/Pr/Pb component video outputs of an HDTV set-topconvertor, satellite receiver or other video sourcedevice with component video outputs to these jacks.

‡ Component Video Monitor Outputs: Connectthese outputs to the component video inputs of avideo projector or monitor. When a source connectedto one of the Component Video Inputsfifl isselected, the signal will be sent to these jacks.

° AC Power Cord Jack: Connect the AC powercord to this jack when the installation is complete.To ensure safe operation, use only the power cordsupplied with the unit. If a replacement is required, itmust be of the same type and capacity.

· Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet: This outletmay be used to power any AC device. The power willremain on at this outlet regardless of whether theAVR 7200 is on or off.

a Switched AC Accessory Outlets: These outletsmay be used to power any device you wish to haveturned on when the AVR 7200 is turned on with theSystem Power Control Button 2.

NOTE: The total power consumption of all devicesconnected to the accessory outlets should not exceed100 watts.

b Surround Speaker Outputs: Connect these out-puts to the matching + and – terminals on your sur-round channel speakers. In conformance with the new

CEA color-code specification, the blue terminal is thepositive (+) terminal that should be connected to thered (+) terminal on the Surround Left speaker witholder color-coding, while the gray terminal should beconnected to the red (+) terminal on the SurroundRight speaker with the older color-coding. Connect theblack (–) terminal on the AVR to the matching black(–) terminals for each surround speaker. (See page 15for more information on speaker polarity.)

c Front Speaker Outputs: Connect these outputsto the matching + or – terminals on your left and rightspeakers. When making speaker connections, alwaysmake certain to maintain correct polarity by connectingthe color-coded (white for front left and red for frontright) (+) terminals on the AVR 7200 to the red (+) terminals on the speakers and the black (–) terminalson the AVR 7200 to the black (–) terminals on thespeakers. (See page 15 for more information onspeaker polarity.)

d Video Monitor Outputs: Connect these jacks tothe composite or S-Video input of a TV monitor orvideo projector to view the on-screen menus and theoutput of any standard video source selected by thereceiver’s video switcher.

e A-BUS Connector: Connect this jack to an optionalA-BUS-certified remote room keypad or amplifier toextend the multiroom capabilities of your AVR 7200.See pages 16 and 36 for more information on A-BUS.

f Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jackto the coaxial digital audio input of a CD-R/RW, MiniDiscor other digital recorder.

g Multiroom Audio Outputs: Connect these jacksto the optional external audio power amplifier andvideo distribution system that delivers the sourceselected for multizone distribution.

h Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this jackto the optical digital audio input connector on a CD-R/RW, MiniDisc or other digital recorder.

i Tape Inputs: Connect these jacks to the PLAY/OUTjacks of an audio recorder.

j Optical Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the opticaldigital audio output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer soundcard playing MP3 files or streams, LD player or CDplayer to these jacks. The signal may be a Dolby Digitalsignal, a DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source.

k Tape Outputs: Connect these jacks to theRECORD/INPUT jacks of an audio recorder.

CD Audio Inputs: Connect these jacks to theanalog audio output of a compact disc player or CD changer.

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Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs: Connect the coaxdigital audio output from a DVD player, HDTV receiver,the S/P-DIF output of a compatible computer sound cardplaying MP3 files or streams, LD player or CD player tothese jacks. The signal may be a Dolby Digital signal,DTS signal or a standard PCM digital source. Do notconnect the RF digital output of an LD player to these jacks.

Video 1 Inputs: Connect the analog audio andcomposite or S-Video PLAY/OUT jacks of a VCR orother video source to these jacks.

8-Channel Direct Inputs: These jacks are usedfor connection to source devices such as DVD-Audioor SACD players with discrete analog outputs. Dependingon the source device in use, all eight jacks may beused, though in many cases only connections to thefront left/right, center, surround left/right and LFE (sub-woofer input) jacks will be used for standard 5.1 audiosignals.

RS-232 Port: This jack is used to enable theAVR 7200 to be controlled by an external computer or programmable remote system that uses RS-232commands. Due to the complexity of RS-232 con-nections, we recommend that they be made only by a trained and qualified custom installer. See page 36 for more information on the RS-232 control port.

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0 Power Off Button1 Power On Button2 LCD Information Display3 Input Selectors4 AVR Selector5 Test Button6 DSP Surround Mode Selector7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button8 Direct Button9 Clear Button A Numeric KeysB Tuning Mode Buttonm Channel Select Buttonn Navigation Buttono Digital Select ButtonF Set ButtonG Transport Play ButtonsH Volume Up/Down ButtonsI Transport Fast-Play/Scan ButtonsJ Main Transport ControlsK Track Skip Up/Down ButtonsL Preset Up/Down ButtonM Tuning Up/Down ButtonN Disc Skip Button O Program ButtonP Light ButtonQ Multiroom� Macro Buttons� Sleep Button � Night Mode Button� OSD Button � Mute Button� AM/FM Tuner Select� Channel Up/Down Selector� Delay Select Button Speaker Select Button Memory Button� Stereo Mode Select Button� DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button DTS Digital Mode Select Button� Dolby Mode Select Button� 6/8-Channel Input Select� SPL Select Button� EzSet Microphone Sensor � Lens

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• The jack on the upper right side of the remote is reservedfor future use. Do not remove the plug provided or connectany device to the jack.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The AVR 7200’s remote may be programmed to control up to eight devices,including the AVR 7200. Before using the remote,it is important to remember to press the InputSelector Button 3 that corresponds to the unityou wish to operate. In addition, the AVR 7200’sremote is shipped from the factory to operate the AVR 7200 and most Harman Kardon CD or DVDplayers and cassette decks. The remote is also capable of operating a wide variety of other productsusing the control codes that are part of the remote.Before using the remote with other products, followthe instructions on pages 38 – 40 to program theproper codes for the products in your system.

It is also important to remember that many of the buttons on the remote take on different functions,depending on the product selected using the DeviceControl Selectors. The descriptions shown here primarilydetail the functions of the remote when it is used tooperate the AVR 7200.

a Power Off Button: Press this button to placethe AVR 7200 or a selected device in the Standbymode. Note that this will turn off the main room functions, but if the Multiroom system is activated,it will continue to function.

1 Power On Button: Press this button to turn onthe power to a device selected by first pressing one ofthe Input Selectors 3.

2 LCD Information Display: This two-line screendisplays various information depending on the com-mands that have been entered into the remote.

3 Input Selectors: Pressing one of these buttonswill perform three actions at the same time. First, if theAVR 7200 is not turned on, this will power up the unit.Next, it will select the source shown on the button asthe input to the AVR 7200. Finally, it will change theremote control so that it controls the device selected.After pressing one of these buttons you must pressthe AVR Selector Button 4 again to operate theAVR 7200’s functions with the remote.

4 AVR Selector: Pressing this button will switch theremote so that it will operate the AVR 7200's functions. Ifthe AVR 7200 is in the Standby mode, it will also turnthe AVR 7200 on.

5 Test Button: Press this button to begin thesequence used to calibrate the AVR 7200’s output levels. (See page 24 for more information on calibrat-ing the AVR 7200.)

6 DSP Surround Mode Selector: Press this button to select from among the available DSP surroundmodes. (See page 29 for more information on theTheater, Hall and VMAx modes.)

7 Logic 7 Mode Select Button: Press this buttonto select from among the available Logic 7 surroundmodes. (See page 29 for the available Logic 7options.)

8 Direct Button: Press this button when the tuneris in use to start the sequence for direct entry of a sta-tion’s frequency. After pressing the button, simplypress the proper Numeric Keys A to select a sta-tion. (See page 32 for more information on the tuner.)

9 Clear Button: When programming the remote or using the EzSet feature, press this button to cancel the current function. When using the remote to enter frequencies for direct tuner access, press this button to clear previous entries.

A Numeric Keys: These buttons serve as a ten-button numeric keypad to enter tuner preset positions.They are also used to select channel numbers whenTV, Cable or SAT has been selected on the remote, orto select track numbers on a CD, DVD or LD player,depending on how the remote has been programmed.These buttons are also used to enter letters and num-bers when renaming devices in the LCD InformationDisplay. (See page 45 for more information on renam-ing devices and keys.)

B Tuning Mode: Press this button when the tuner is in use to select between automatic tuning and manualtuning. When the button is pressed so that MANUALTUNING appears in the Lower Display Line B,pressing the Tuning Selector 9w will move the frequency up or down in single-step increments. Whenthe FM band is in use, pressing this button for manualtuning when a station’s signal is weak will change tomonaural reception. (See page 32 for more information.)

m Channel Select Button: This button is used tostart the process of setting the AVR 7200’s output levelsto an external source. Once this button is pressed, pressthe ⁄/¤ on the Navigation Button n to select thechannel being adjusted, then press the Set ButtonF, followed by the ⁄/¤ on the Navigation Buttonn again, to change the level setting. (See page 33 formore information.)

D Navigation Button: This single disc-like button isused to navigate through the on-screen configurationmenus, to scroll through the options list and to selectchoices for the various settings such as delay, speakers,surround modes, digital inputs, etc. To use the button,simply press it left, right, up or down in the directionindicated by the ⁄¤‹› icons printed on the buttondisc. Depending on the menu being used, pressing thebutton will either change the video highlight that indi-cates a specific choice or it will change the optionshown in the on-screen or front panel display. Thesections in this manual describing the unit’s individualfeatures and configuration options contain specificinformation on how the navigation controls are used.

E Digital Select Button: Press this button to assignone of the digital inputs j &( to a source. (Seepage 30 for more information on using digital inputs.)

F Set Button: This button is used to enter settingsinto the AVR 7200’s memory. It is also used in thesetup procedures for delay time, speaker configurationand channel output level adjustment.

G Transport Play Buttons: These buttons have nodirect function on the AVR 7200, but they are usedwhen the remote is programmed for a compatibleDVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons willtransmit a forward- or reverse-play command,according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttonsare programmed for Harman Kardon DVD players sothat you may control a compatible player without having to switch devices.

H Volume Up/Down Buttons: These controlsshare the common disc in the lower third of theremote. To raise the volume, press the button marked⁄ by pressing towards the top of the remote. To lowerthe volume, press the button marked ¤ by pressingtowards the bottom of the remote. The ‹/› buttonson the left and right sides of this disc change channelsup or down when the TV, cable box or satellite InputSelectors 3 have been pressed.

I Transport Fast-Play/Scan Buttons: These but-tons have no direct function on the AVR 7200, butthey are used when the remote is programmed for acompatible DVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these but-tons will transmit a fast-play forward, fast-play reverse,or fast-forward or -reverse scan command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttons are preprogrammedwith the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD playersso that you may control a compatible player withouthaving to switch devices.

J Main Transport Controls: These buttons haveno direct function on the AVR 7200, but they are usedwhen the remote is programmed for a compatibleDVD, CD or tape player. Pressing these buttons will transmit a stop (Í), record (Î), or pause (±)command, according to the capabilities of the player being controlled. In the factory default setting, these buttons are programmed with the remote codes for Harman Kardon DVD players so that you may controla compatible player without having to switch devices.

K Track Skip Up/Down Buttons: These buttonsdo not have a direct function with the AVR 7200, butwhen used with a compatibly programmed CD or DVDchanger will change the track or chapter currently beingplayed. In the factory default setting, these buttons areprogrammed with the remote codes for Harman KardonDVD players so that you may control a compatible playerwithout having to switch devices.

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L Preset Up/Down Button: When the tuner is inuse, press this button to scroll through the stations programmed into the AVR 7200’s memory.

M Tuning Up/Down Button: When the tuner is in use, this button will tune up or down through theselected frequency band. If the Tuning Mode ButtonB^ has been pressed so that AUTO appears inthe Lower Display Line B and the AUTO IndicatorJ lights, pressing either button will cause the tuner toseek the next station with acceptable signal strength forquality reception. When MANUAL appears in theLower Display Line B and the AUTO Indicator Jgoes out, pressing this button will tune stations in single-step increments. (See page 32 for more information.)

N Disc Skip Button: This button has no directfunction for the AVR 7200 but may be used tochange the disc in a CD or DVD changer when theremote is programmed for that type of device.

O Program Button: This button is used to beginthe process of programming the remote. Press and holdthis button for three seconds to place the remote in theprogramming mode. Once the red LED under the SetButton F lights, release the button. You may thenselect from the desired option. (See pages 38 – 47 formore information on configuring the remote.)

P Light Button: Press this button to activate theremote’s backlight for ease of use in darkened rooms.

QMultiroom: Press this button to activate the multi-room system or to begin the process of changing theinput or volume level for the second zone. (See page36 for more information on the multiroom system.)

� Macro Buttons: Press these buttons to store orrecall a “Macro”, which is a preprogrammed sequenceof commands stored in the remote. (See page 41 formore information on macros.)

� Sleep Button: Press this button to place the unitin the Sleep mode. After the time shown in the display,the AVR 7200 will automatically go into the Standbymode. Each press of the button changes the time untilturn-off in the following order:

� Night Mode Button: Press this button to acti-vate the Night mode. This mode is available in speciallyencoded Dolby Digital sources, and it preserves dialogue (center channel) intelligibility at low volumelevels.

� OSD Button: Press this button to activate theOn-Screen Display (OSD) system used to set up oradjust the AVR 7200’s parameters.

� Mute Button: Press this button to momentarilysilence the AVR 7200 or TV set being controlled,depending on which device has been selected.

� AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button to selectthe AVR 7200’s tuner as the listening choice. Pressingthis button when the tuner is already in use will selectbetween the AM and FM bands.

� Channel Up/Down Selector: This button has nofunction when the AVR is being controlled, but whenprogrammed for use with a VCR, TV, cable box, satel-lite receiver or other similar product it will change thechannel up or down. See pages 38 – 47 for moreinformation on programming the remote.

� Delay Select Button: Press this button to begin the process for setting the delay times used by theAVR 7200 when processing surround sound. Afterpressing this button, the delay times are entered bypressing the Set Button F and then the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button n to change the setting.Press the Set Button F again to complete theprocess. (See page 23 for more information on setting delay times.)

Speaker Select Button: Press this button tobegin the process of configuring the AVR 7200’sbass management system. Then press the ⁄/¤

Navigation Button n to select the channel youwish to set up. Press the Set Button F and thenselect another channel to configure. When all adjust-ments have been completed, press the Set ButtonF twice to exit the settings and return to normaloperation. (See page 21 for more information onspeaker setup.)

Memory Button: Press this button to enter a radio station into the AVR 7200’s preset memory.Once PRESET MEMORY flashes in the Lower Display Line B and the Memory IndicatorG lights, you have five seconds to enter a presetmemory location using the Numeric Keys A.(See page 32 for more information.)

� Stereo Mode Select Button: Press this buttonto select a stereo listening mode. The first press of thebutton places the AVR 7200 in a true, two-channel,left/right Stereo mode with no surround processing.The next press selects either five-channel Stereo orseven-channel Stereo, depending on the speaker configuration.

� DTS Neo:6 Mode Select Button: Press thisbutton to select a DTS Neo:6 mode. (See page 29 for the available DTS Neo:6 options.)

DTS Digital Mode Select Button: When aDTS-encoded digital source is playing, each press ofthis button will scroll through the available DTS modes.The specific choice of modes will vary according to the type of encoding on the disc and your system’s

speaker configuration. When a DTS source is not inuse, this button has no function. (See page 29 for theavailable DTS digital options.)

� Dolby Mode Select Button: This button is usedto select from the available Dolby Surround modes.Each press of this button will select one of the DolbyPro Logic II modes or Dolby 3 Stereo. When a DolbyDigital-encoded source is in use, the Dolby Digitalmode may also be selected. (See page 29 for theavailable Dolby surround mode options.)

� 6-Channel/8-Channel Input Select: Press thisbutton to select the device connected to the 6- or 8-Channel Direct Inputs . (See page 28 for moreinformation.)

� SPL Select Button: This button activates theEzSet function to quickly and accurately calibrate theAVR 7200’s output levels. When the button is pressedyou will then need to select between automatic EzSetoperation or using the remote as a manual SPL meterby pressing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n untilyour choice appears in the remote’s LCD display.Press the Set Button F to enter the setting, andthen follow the instructions as displayed in the LCDdisplay. (For complete information, see page 24.)

� EzSet Microphone Sensor: The microphonesensor that is used by the EzSet system is behind thethree slots at the top of the remote control. Whenusing EzSet to calibrate the AVR 7200 be certain thatthe slots are not covered. (See page 24 for moreinformation on using EzSet.)

� Lens: The infrared emitters behind the plasticlens at the top of the remote communicate the remotecodes to the AVR 7200. Be certain that the lens is notcovered when using the remote, and point the lenstoward the AVR for best results. In learning mode, theremote receives IR codes to be learned through asensor behind the lens.

NOTE: DO NOT remove the rubber plug that is suppliedto cover the jack on the upper right side of the remote.The jack is not active and is reserved for future use.

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ZONE II REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

å Power Off: When used in the room where theAVR 7200 is located, press this button to place theunit in Standby. When it is used in a remote room witha sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input¶ jack, this button turns the Multiroom system onand off.

∫ AVR Selector: Press this button to turn on theAVR 7200. The input in use when the unit was last onwill be selected.

ç AM/FM Tuner Select: Press this button toselect the Tuner as the input to the Multiroom system.Press it again to change between the AM and FMbands.

∂ Input Selectors: When the AVR 7200 is off,press one of these buttons to select a specific inputand turn the unit on. When the unit is already in use,pressing one of these buttons will change the input.

≠ Tuning Up/Down – Fast Play: When thisremote is used in the same room as the AVR 7200,these buttons may be used to change the frequencyof the tuner. These buttons may also control the Fast Play or Fast Reverse functions of compatibleHarman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette decks in thesame room, or from a remote room when an IR link is connected to the AVR 7200.

ƒ Record/Pause: Press this button to activate the Record or Pause function on compatibleHarman Kardon CD, DVD or cassette deck products.

© Preset Up/Down – Track Skip: When theAVR 7200’s tuner is selected as the input source,these buttons will move up or down through the list ofstations that have been stored in the preset memory.When a CD or DVD changer or player is selected,these buttons activate the Forward or Reverse Track or Chapter Skip functions.

˙ Disc Skip: Press these buttons to change discson compatible Harman Kardon CD or DVD changer orplayers.

Volume Up/Down: When used in the roomwhere the AVR 7200 is located, press this button toraise or lower the volume in that room. When it isused in a remote room with a sensor that is connect-ed to the Multiroom IR Input ¶ jack, this button willraise or lower the volume in the remote room.

∆ Play Forward/Reverse – Stop: Press thesebuttons to control compatible Harman Kardon CD,DVD or cassette players.

Mute: When used in the room where theAVR 7200 is located, press this button to temporarilysilence the unit. When it is used in a remote room witha sensor that is connected to the Multiroom IR Input¶ jack, this button will temporarily silence the feed tothe remote room only. Press the button again to returnto the previous volume level.

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NOTE: The Zone II remote may be used in either the same room where the AVR 7200 is located, or it may beused in a separate room with an optional infrared sensor that is connected to the AVR 7200’s Multiroom IR Input¶ jack. When it is used in the same room as the AVR 7200, it will control the functions of the AVR 7200 or anycompatible Harman Kardon products in that room. When it is used in a separate room via a sensor connected tothe Multiroom IR Input ¶ jack, the buttons for Power, Input Source, Volume and Mute will control the sourceand volume for the second zone, as connected to the Multiroom Audio Outputsg jacks. (See page 36 forcomplete information on using the multiroom system.)

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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS

System Installation

After unpacking the unit, locating it in a place with ade-quate vantilation and placing it on a solid surface capableof supporting its weight, you will need to make the con-nections to your audio and video equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For your personal safety and toavoid possible damage to your equipment and speakers,it is always good practice to turn off and unplug the AVRand ALL source equipment from the AC output beforemaking any audio or video system connections.

Audio Equipment ConnectionsWe recommend that you use high-quality interconnectcables when making connections to source equipmentand recorders to preserve the integrity of the signals.

1. Connect the analog output of a CD player to theCD Audio Inputs .

NOTE: When the CD player has both fixed and vari-able audio outputs, it is best to use the fixed outputunless you find that the input to the receiver is so lowthat the sound is noisy, or so high that it is distorted.

2. Connect the analog Play/Out jacks of a cassettedeck, MD, CD-R or other audio recorder to theTape Input Jacksi. Connect the analogRecord/In jacks on the recorder to the TapeOutput Jacksk on the AVR 7200.

3. Connect the output of any digital sources such assuch as a CD or DVD changer or player, advancedvideo game, a digital satellite receiver, HDTV tuneror digital cable set-top box or the output of acompatible computer sound card to the Opticaland Coaxial Digital Audio Inputsj &(.

4. Connect the coaxial or optical Digital Audio Outputsfh on the rear panel of the AVR to the matching digital input connections on a CD-R or MiniDiscrecorder.

5. Assemble the AM loop antenna supplied with the unitso that the tabs at the bottom of the antenna loopsnap into the holes in the base. Connect it to the AMand GND Screw Terminals ‚.

6. Connect the supplied FM antenna to the FM (75-ohm) Connection•. The FM antenna may be anexternal roof antenna, an inside powered or wire-lead antenna or a connection from a cable TV sys-tem. If the antenna or connection uses 300-ohm

twin-lead cable, you must use an optional 300- to75-ohm adapter to make the connection.

7. Connect the front, center, surround and surroundback speaker outputs ¡£bc to the respectivespeakers. If only one speaker is used for the sur-round back channel, it may be connected to eitherthe SBL or SBR Terminal¡.

To ensure that all the audio signals are carried to yourspeakers without loss of clarity or resolution, we sug-gest that you use high-quality speaker cable. Manybrands of cable are available and the choice of cablemay be influenced by the distance between yourspeakers and the receiver, the type of speakers youuse, personal preferences and other factors.

Regardless of the brand of cable selected, we recom-mend that you use a cable constructed of multistrandcopper with a gauge of 14 or smaller. Remember thatin specifying cable, the lower the number, the thickerthe cable.

Cable with a gauge of 16 may be used for runs of lessthan ten feet. We do not recommend that you usecables with an AWG of 18 or higher, due to the powerloss and degradation in performance that may occur.

Cables that are run inside walls should be marked toindicate listing with UL, CSA or other appropriate test-ing agency standards. Questions about running cablesinside walls should be referred to an installer or alicensed electrician who is familiar with the NEC and/orthe applicable local building codes in your area.

When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain toobserve proper polarity. Note that the positive (+) ter-minal of each speaker connection has a specific colorcode as noted on page 8. However, most speakersstill use a red terminal for the positive (+) connection.Connect the “negative” wire to the black terminal onboth the receiver and the speaker.

NOTE: While most speaker manufacturers adhere toan industry convention of using black terminals fornegative and red ones for positive, some may varyfrom this configuration. To ensure proper phase andoptimal performance, consult the identification plate onyour speaker or the speaker’s manual to verify polarity.If you do not know the polarity of your speaker, askyour dealer for advice before proceeding, or consultthe speaker’s manufacturer.

We also recommend that the length of cable usedto connect speaker pairs be identical. For example,use the same length piece of cable to connect thefront-left and front-right or surround-left and sur-round-right speakers, even if the speakers are a dif-ferent distance from the AVR 7200.

8. Connections to a subwoofer are normally made viaa line-level audio connection from the SubwooferOutput› to the line-level input of a poweredsubwoofer. When a passive subwoofer is used, theconnection first goes to a power amplifier, which willbe connected to one or more subwoofer speakers.If you are using a powered subwoofer that does nothave line-level input connections, follow the instruc-tions furnished with the speaker for connectioninformation.

9. If an external multichannel audio source with 5.1 outputs such as an external digital processor/decoder, DVD-Audio or SACD player is used,connect the outputs of that device to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs .

Video Equipment ConnectionsVideo equipment is connected in the same manner asaudio components. Again, the use of high-quality inter-connect cables is recommended to preserve signalquality.

Although the outputs from any compatible videodevice may be connected to any video input, to sim-plify programming device codes into the remote con-trol, we recommend that a hard-drive recorder productsuch as a TiVo® or ReplayTV® be connected to theVideo 1 Connectors ⁄ . If there is no hard-driverecorder in your system, connect the VCR to thoseconnectors; otherwise connect it to the Video 2Connectors¢ª. The audio outputs of your TVshould be connected to the Video 2 Inputsª, andthe outputs of a cable box or satellite receiver to theVideo 3 Inputs™.

Note that the AVR 7200 will not convert signals fromcomposite to S-Video, or vice versa. S-Video inputs mayonly be viewed when the AVR 7200 is connected to aTV set or video display with S-Video capability. If you useboth standard composite video and S-Video sources inyour system, it is important that you connect both an S-Video cable and a standard composite video cable (a coax cable with an RCA plug on both ends) betweenthe AVR 7200 and your TV or projector. Consult theinstructions for your TV set or projector for more infor-mation on connecting both types of signals.

1. Connect a VCR’s or other video source’s audio andvideo Play/Out jacks to the Video 1/Video 2 InputJacksª on the rear panel. The Audio andVideo Record/In jacks on the VCR should be con-nected to the Video 1/Video 2 Output Jacks¢⁄ on the AVR 7200.

2. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of a satellite receiver, cable TV converter or televisionset or any other video source to the Video 3 InputJacks™.

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3. Connect the analog audio and video outputs of aDVD or laser disc player to the DVD Inputs .

4. Connect the digital audio outputs of a DVD player,satellite receiver, cable box or HDTV converter tothe appropriate Optical or Coaxial Digital Inputsj &(.

5. Connect the Video Monitor Outputd jacks onthe receiver to the composite or S-Video input ofyour television monitor or video projector.

6. If your DVD player and monitor both have compo-nent video connections, connect the componentoutputs of the DVD player to the DVD ComponentVideo Inputsfi. Even when component videoconnections are used, the audio connections shouldstill be made to either the analog DVD AudioInputs¤ or any of the Optical or Coaxial DigitalInput Jacksj .

7. If another device with component video outputs isavailable, connect it to the Video 2 ComponentVideo Inputsfl. The audio connections for this device should be made to either the Video 2Inputsª or any of the Optical or Coaxial DigitalInput Jacks &(j .

8. If the component video inputs are used, connectthe Component Video Monitor Outputs‡ tothe component video inputs of your TV, projector ordisplay device.

9. If you have a camcorder, video game or otheraudio/video device that is connected to the AVR ona temporary, rather than permanent, basis, connectthe audio, video and digital audio outputs of thatdevice to the Front-Panel Inputs &(Ó. Adevice connected here is selected as the Video 4input, and the digital inputs must be assigned to theVideo 4 input. (See page 19 for more informationon input configuration.)

Video Connection Notes:• When the component video jacks are used, the on-

screen menus are not visible and you must switchto the standard composite or S-Video input on yourTV to view them.

• The AVR 7200 will accept either standard compos-ite, S-Video or Y/Pr/Pb component video signals.However, it will not convert composite or S signalsto component video.

• Component or composite video signals may only beviewed in their native formats.

System and Power ConnectionsThe AVR 7200 is designed for flexible use with multi-room systems, external control components andpower amplifiers.

Main Room Remote Control ExtensionIf the receiver is placed behind a solid or smokedglass cabinet door, the obstruction may prevent theremote sensor from receiving commands. In thisevent, an optional remote sensor may be used.Connect the output of the remote sensor to theRemote IR Input§ jack.

If other components are also prevented from receivingremote commands, only one sensor is needed. Simplyuse this unit’s sensor or a remote eye by running aconnection from the Remote IR Output∞ jack tothe Remote IR Input jack on Harman Kardon or othercompatible equipment.

Multiroom IR LinkThe remote room IR receiver should be connected tothe AVR 7200 via standard coaxial cable. Plug the IRconnection cable into the Multiroom IR Input¶ jackon the AVR 7200’s rear panel.

If other Harman Kardon compatible source equipmentis part of the main room installation, the Remote IROutput∞ jack on the rear panel should be connectedto the IR IN jack on source equipment. This will enablethe remote room location to control source equipmentfunctions.

NOTE: All remotely controlled components must belinked together in a “daisy chain.” Connect the IR OUTjack of one unit to the IR IN of the next to establishthis chain.

Multiroom ConnectionsThe AVR 7200 is equipped with multizone capabilitiesthat allow it to send a separate audio source to theremote zone from the one selected for use in themain room.

Depending on your system’s requirement, threeoptions are available for audio connection:

Option 1: Use high-quality, shielded audio intercon-nect cable from the AVR 7200’s location to theremote room. In the remote room, connect the inter-connect cable to a stereo power amplifier. The amplifierwill be connected to the room’s speakers. At the AVR 7200, plug the audio interconnect cables into theMultiroom Audio Output g jacks on the AVR 7200’srear panel.

Option 2: Connect the Multiroom Audio Output gjacks on the AVR 7200 to the inputs of an optionalstereo power amplifier. Run high-quality speaker wirefrom the amplifier to the speakers in the remote room.

Option 3: Taking advantage of the AVR 7200’s built-in seven-channel amplifier, it is possible to use two ofthe amplifier channels to power speakers in the remoteroom. When using this option you will not be able touse the full 7.1-channel capabilities of the AVR 7200

in the main listening room, but you will be able to add another listening room without additional externalpower amplifiers. To use the internal amplifiers topower a remote zone, connect the speakers for the remote room location to the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs¡. Before using theremote room, you will need to configure the amplifiersfor surround operation by changing a setting in theAdvanced Select menu, following the instructionsshown on page 34.

NOTE: For all options, you may connect an optional IRsensor in the remote room to the AVR 7200 via anappropriate cable. Connect the sensor’s cable to theMultiroom IR Input¶ on the AVR 7200 and usethe Zone II remote to control the room volume. Alter-natively, you may install an optional volume controlbetween the output of the amplifiers and the speakers.

A-BUS Installation ConnectionsThe AVR 7200 is among the very few receivers avail-able today that offers built-in A-BUS Ready® opera-tion. When used with an optional A-BUS keypad orcontrol module, you have all the benefits of remotezone operation without the need for an external poweramplifier.

To use the AVR 7200 with an approved A-BUS prod-uct, simply connect the keypad or module that is inthe remote room to the AVR 7200 using standard“Category 5” wiring that is properly rated for the in-wall use specific to the installation. Terminate thewiring at the receiver end to a standard RJ-45 jack in compliance with the instructions furnished with theA-BUS module.

No further installation or adjustment is needed, as theA-BUS connector on the AVR 7200 routes the signalsin and out of the keypad to their proper destination forpower, signal source and control. The output fed to theA-BUS jack is determined by the AVR 7200’s multi-room system, and the menus may be used as is.

RS-232 ConnectionsThe AVR 7200 features an RS-232 serial port connection that may be used to control the unit viaoptional compatible, external keypads or control sys-tems. The physical connection to the AVR 7200 fromthe control device is a standard D-9 connection, butto ensure compatible and proper operation, specificsoftware commands and pin wiring schemes arerequired. Due to the complexity of RS-232 connections, they must be made only by trained installers familiar with their use. To obtain additionalinformation on the use of the AVR 7200 with RS-232control, please contact Harman Kardon’s customerservice department or consult our Web site atwww.harmankardon.com.

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AC Power ConnectionsThis unit is equipped with three accessory AC outlets.They may be used to power accessory devices, butthey should not be used with high-current draw equip-ment such as power amplifiers. The total power drawto each outlet may not exceed 100 watts.

The Switched AC Accessory Outletsa will receivepower only when the unit is on. This is recommendedfor devices that have no power switch or a mechanicalpower switch that may be left in the “ON” position.

NOTE: Many audio and video products go into aStandby mode when they are used with switched out-lets, and cannot be fully turned on using the outletalone without a remote control command.

The Unswitched AC Accessory Outlet· willreceive power as long as the unit is plugged into apowered AC outlet.

The AVR 7200 features a removable power cord thatallows wires to be run to a complex installation so thatthe unit itself need not be installed until it is ready forconnection. When all connections described abovehave been made, connect the AC Power cord to the AC Power Cord Jack°.

The AVR 7200 draws significantly more current thanother household devices such as computers that useremovable power cords. For that reason, it is importantthat only the cord supplied with the unit (or a directreplacement of identical capacity) be used.

Once the power cord is connected, you are almostready to enjoy the AVR 7200’s incredible power and fidelity!

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When all audio, video and system connections havebeen made, there are a few configuration adjustmentsthat must be made. A few minutes spent to correctlyconfigure and calibrate the unit will greatly add to yourlistening experience.

Speaker Selection and PlacementThe placement of speakers in a multichannel hometheater system can have a noticeable impact on thequality of sound reproduced.

No matter which type or brand of speakers is used,the same model or brand of speaker should be usedfor the left front, center and right front speakers. Thiscreates a seamless front soundstage and eliminatesthe possibility of distracting sonic disturbances thatoccur when a sound moves across mismatchedfront-channel speakers.

Speaker PlacementDepending on the type of center channel speaker inuse and your viewing device, place the center speakereither directly above or below your TV, or in the centerbehind a perforated front projection screen.

Once the center channel speaker is installed, positionthe front left and front right speakers so that they areas far away from one another as the center channelspeaker is from the preferred listening position. Ideally,the front channel speakers should be placed so thattheir tweeters are no more than 24" above or belowthe tweeter in the center channel speaker.

Depending on the specifics of your room acousticsand the type of speakers in use, you may find thatimaging is improved by moving the left front and rightfront speakers slightly forward of the center channelspeaker. If possible, adjust all front loudspeakers so that they are aimed at ear height when you areseated in the listening position.

Using these guidelines, you’ll find that it takes someexperimentation to find the correct location for the frontspeakers in your particular installation. Don’t be afraid tomove things around until the system sounds correct.Optimize your speakers so that audio transitions acrossthe front of the room sound smooth, and that soundsfrom all speakers appear to arrive at the listening posi-tion at the same time (without delay from the centerspeaker compared to the left and right speakers).

When the AVR 7200 is used in 5.1-channel operation,the preferred location for surround speakers is on theside walls of the room, at or slightly behind the listeningposition. In a 7.1-channel system, both side surroundand back surround speakers are required. The centerof the speaker should face into the room. The

A) Front-Channel Speaker Installation With Direct-ViewTV Sets or Rear-Screen Projectors

B) Rear speaker mounting is an alternate location for5.1 systems. It is required for 7.1 operation.

speakers should be located so that the bottom of thecabinet is at least two feet higher than the listeners’ears when the listeners are seated in the desired area.

Rear surround speakers are required when a full 7.1-channel system is installed, and they may also beused in 5.1 channel systems as an alternative mount-ing position when it is not practical to place the mainsurround speakers on the sides of the room. Speakersmay be placed on a rear wall, behind the listeningposition. As with the side speakers, rear surrounds

should be located so that the bottom of the cabinet isat least two feet higher than the listeners’ ears. Thespeakers should be no more than six feet behind therear of the seating area.

If dipole-type speakers are used on either the side orrear walls of the room, please note that if there arearrows on the speakers they should face the front ofthe room for the side speakers, or towards the centerof the wall for the rear speakers.

Subwoofers produce nondirectional sound, so theymay be placed almost anywhere in a room. Actualplacement should be based on room size and shapeand the type of subwoofer used. One method of find-ing the optimal location for a subwoofer is to begin byplacing it in the front of the room, about six inchesfrom a wall, or near the front corner of the room.Another method is to temporarily place the subwooferat your normal listening position, and then walkaround the room until you find a spot where the sub-woofer sounds best. Place the subwoofer in that spot.You should also follow the instructions of the sub-woofer’s manufacturer, or you may wish to experi-ment with the best location for a subwoofer in yourlistening room.

System SetupOnce the speakers have been placed in the room andconnected, the remaining steps in the setup processare to program the AVR 7200’s bass managementsystem for the type of speakers used in your system,calibrate the output levels, and set the delay timesused by the surround sound processor.

You are now ready to power up the AVR 7200 tobegin these final adjustments.

1. Make certain that the AC power cord is firmlyinserted in to the AC Power Cord Jack°and plug the cord into an unswitched AC outlet.To maintain the unit’s safety rating, DO NOT substitute the power cord for one with lower current capacity.

2. Press the Main Power Switch 1 in until itlatches and the word “OFF” on the top of theswitch disappears inside the front panel. Note thatthe Power Indicator 3 will turn amber,indicating that the unit is in the Standby mode.

3. Remove the protective plastic film from the frontpanel lens. If left in place, the film may affect theperformance of your remote control.

4. Install the four supplied AAA batteries in the remoteas shown. Be certain to follow the (+) and (–)

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polarity indicators that are printed inside the batterycompartment.

5. Turn the AVR 7200 on either by pressing theSystem Power Control 2 on the front panel, orvia the remote by pressing the Power On Buttonb, the AVR Selector e or any of the InputSelectors d� on the remote. The PowerIndicator 3 will turn green to confirm that the unitis on, and the Main Information Display ˜ willalso light.

Using the On-Screen DisplayWhen making the following adjustments, you may findit easier to use the AVR 7200’s on-screen display sys-tem. These easy-to-read displays give you a clear pic-ture of the current status of the unit and make it easyto see which speaker, delay, input or digital selectionyou are making.

To view the on-screen menus, make certain you havemade a connection from the Video Monitor OutputJackd on the rear panel to the composite or S-Video input of your TV or projector. In order to viewthe AVR 7200’s displays, the correct video sourcemust be selected on the video display. The on-screenmenus are not available when a component video display is in use.

IMPORTANT NOTE: When viewing the on-screenmenus using a CRT-based projector, plasma display orany direct-view CRT monitor or television, it is importantthat they not be left on the screen for an extended peri-od of time. The constant display of a static image suchas these menus or video game images may cause theimage to be permanently “burned into” the projectiontubes, plasma screen or CRT. This type of damage is notcovered by the AVR 7200 warranty and may not becovered by the projector/TV set’s warranty.

The AVR 7200 has two on-screen display modes,“Semi-OSD” and “Full-OSD.” When making configura-tion adjustments, it is recommended that the Full-OSDmode be used. This will place an option listing on thescreen, making it easier to view the available options.

Making Configuration AdjustmentsThe full-OSD system is available by pressing the OSDButton �. When this button is pressed, theMASTER MENU (Figure 1) will appear, andadjustments are made from the individual menus.

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The semi-OSD system is also available, allowing youto make adjustments directly, by pressing the appro-priate buttons on the front panel or remote control forthe specific parameter to be adjusted. For example, tochange the digital input for any of the sources, pressthe Digital Select Button oP and then pressthe ⁄/¤ Buttons �)# to scroll through thelist of options as they appear in the on-screen displayor the Lower Display Line B.

To use the full-OSD menu system, press the OSDButton �. When the menu is on the screen, pressthe ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n until the on-screen › cursor is next to the item you wish to adjust,and then press the Set Button p to adjust thatitem. The menus will remain on the screen for 20 sec-onds, and then they will “time-out” and disappear fromthe screen. The time-out may be increased to as muchas 50 seconds by going to the ADVANCEDmenu, and changing the item titled FULL OSDTIME OUT.

When the full-OSD system is in use, the menu selec-tions are not shown in the Main Information Display˜AB. When the full-OSD menu system is used,OSD ON will appear in the Upper Display LineA and the OSD Indicator C will light to remindyou that a video display must be used. When thesemi-OSD system is used in conjunction with the dis-crete configuration buttons, the on-screen display willshow a single line of text with the current menu selec-tion. That selection will also be shown in the UpperDisplay Line A or the Lower Display Line B,depending on which parameter is being adjusted.

Setting the System Configuration MemoryThe AVR 7200 features an advanced memory systemthat enables you to establish different configurationsfor the speaker configuration, digital input, surroundmode, delay times, crossover frequency and outputlevels for each input source. This flexibility enables youto custom-tailor the way in which you listen to eachsource and have the AVR 7200 memorize those set-tings. This means, for example, that you may use dif-ferent output levels or trims for different sources, orset different speaker configurations with the resultantchanges to the bass management system. Once these

settings are made, they will automatically be recalledwhenever you select that input.

The factory default settings for the AVR 7200 have allinputs except for DVD configured for an analog audioinput except for the DVD input, where the CoaxialDigital Audio Input 1 is the default. The defaultspeaker settings are for “Large” speakers at the frontleft/right, “Small” at all other positions, and for theSubwoofer set as being on. However, once the DSPprocessing system is used for the first time for anyinput, the speaker settings will automatically default to “Small” at all positions with the subwoofer set to“LFE.” The default setting for the surround modes is“Surround Off,” or two-channel stereo, although DolbyDigital or DTS will automatically be selected as appro-priate when a source with digital encoding is in use.

Before using the unit, you will probably want tochange the settings for most inputs so that they areproperly configured to reflect the use of digital or ana-log inputs, the type of speakers installed and the sur-round mode specifics of your home theater system.Remember that since the AVR 7200 memorizes thesettings for each input individually, you will need tomake these adjustments for each input used.However, once they are made, further adjustment isonly required when system components are changed.

To make this process as quick and as easy as possi-ble, we suggest that you use the full-OSD system withthe on-screen menus, and step through each input.Once you have completed the settings for the firstinput, many settings may be duplicated for the remain-ing inputs. It is also a good idea to set the configura-tion data in the order these items are listed in theMASTER MENU, as some settings require aspecific entry in a prior menu item. Remember thatonce the settings are made for one input, they mustbe made for all other input sources in your system.

Input SetupThe first step in configuring the AVR 7200 is to config-ure each input. Once an input is selected, all settingsfor the Digital Input, Speaker Configuration, SurroundMode and Delay Timing will “attach” themselves to thatinput and be stored in a non-volatile memory. Thismeans that once made, the selection of an input willautomatically recall those settings. For that reason, theprocedures described below must be repeated foreach input source so that you have the opportunity tocustom tailor each source to your specific listeningrequirements. However, once made they need not bechanged again unless you need to alter a setting.

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the MASTER MENU (Figure 1) appears. The ›cursor will be next to the IN/OUT SETUP line.Press the Set Button p to enter the menu and theIN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2) will appearon the screen. Press the ‹/› Navigation Buttonn until the desired input name appears in the high-lighted video, as well as being indicated in the front-panel Input Indicators ˆ by the green LED next tothe desired input name. If the input will use the stan-dard left/right analog inputs, no further adjustment isneeded.

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If you wish to associate one of the digital inputs withthe selected input source, press the ¤ NavigationButton n on the remote while the IN/OUTSETUP menu (Figure 2) is on the screen, and theon-screen cursor will drop down to the DIGITALIN line. Press the ‹/› Navigation Button n untilthe name of the desired digital input appears. To returnto the analog input, press the button until the wordANALOG appears. When the correct input sourceappears, press the ¤ Navigation Button nonce so that the › cursor appears next to BACKTO MASTER MENU, and press the SetButton p.

To change the digital input at any time using the dis-crete function buttons and the semi-OSD system,press the Digital Select Button o on the remote.Within five seconds, make your input selection usingthe ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n until the desireddigital or analog input is shown in the Upper DisplayLine A and in the lower line of the on-screen dis-play. Press the Set Button p to enter the new digi-tal input assignment.

NOTE: When a source such as an HDTV receiver or a digital cable set-top box is used, you may wish to connect both the coaxial digital output and the standard, analog output of the source to the AVR’s VID 2 and Coax 2 inputs since the program sourcesand channels received by these devices often switchbetween analog and digital audio. To simplify opera-tion, the AVR 7200 will automatically select whicheveroutput is active and change the AVR’s input setting.

An exclusive Harman Kardon feature is the ability toswitch the front-panel coaxial digital audio and analogaudio/video jacks from their normal use as inputs tooutput connections so that portable recording devicesmay easily be connected. On the AVR 7200, theDigital Coax 3 Jack ( is normally an input, but this may also be switched to a digital output for usewith CD-R/RW decks, MD recorders or other A/Vrecorders. To change the jack to an output, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n while theIN/OUT SETUP menu is on the screen untilthe › cursor is next to COAXIAL 3. Then pressthe ‹/› Navigation Button n so that the wordOUT is highlighted. The Input/Output StatusIndicator * will turn red, indicating that the jack isnow a record output.

NOTE: A signal will be sent to this jack only when theinput selected for use by the AVR 7200 is digital.Digital signals will be passed through regardless oftheir format, and which digital input (optical or coax)they are fed from. However, analog signals are notconverted to digital, and the format of the signal (e.g.,PCM, Dolby Digital or DTS) may not be changed.

The front-panel analog Video 4 Inputs Ó are nor-mally set as an input for use with camcorders, videogames and other portable audio/video products, butthey may be switched to an output for connection toportable audio/video recorders. To temporarily switchthem to outputs, you must first be at the IN/OUTSETUP menu. Press the ¤ Navigation Buttonn until the on-screen › cursor is pointing to theVIDEO 4 line. Press the › Navigation Buttonn so that the word OUT is highlighted. TheInput/Output Status Indicator * between the S-and composite video jacks will turn red, indicating thatthe analog Video 4 jacks are now record outputs.

Selection of the front-panel jacks as an output willremain effective as long as the AVR 7200 is on. Oncethe unit is turned off, the jacks will revert to their nor-mal use as an input when the unit is turned on again.

When all needed adjustments have been made, pressthe ¤ Navigation Button n until the › cursor isnext to BACK TO MASTER MENU to con-tinue with the system configuration.

Surround SetupThe next step is to set the surround mode you wish to use with the input that was previously selected inthe IN/OUT menu. Since surround modes are amatter of personal taste, feel free to select any modeyou wish – you may change it later. However, to makeit easier to establish the initial parameters for theAVR 7200, it is best to select Dolby Pro Logic II orLogic 7 for most analog inputs and Dolby Digital for

inputs connected to digital sources. In the case ofinputs such as a CD player, tape deck or tuner, youmay wish to set the mode to Stereo (“Surround off”)as they are not typically used with multichannel program material, and it is unlikely that surround-encoded material will be used. Alternatively, the Logic 7Music mode is a good choice for stereo-only sourcematerial. See page 29 for more information on avail-able surround modes.

When selecting surround modes for digital programmaterial, the AVR 7200 will always examine the datastream and automatically select Dolby Digital or DTSas applicable.

It is easiest to complete the surround setup using thefull-OSD on-screen menus. From the MASTERMENU (Figure 1), press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton n until the › cursor is next to the SUR-ROUND SELECT menu. Press the Set Buttonp until the SURROUND SELECT menu(Figure 3) is on the screen.

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Each of the option lines on this menu (Figure 3)selects the surround mode group, and within each ofthose groups there will be a choice of the specificmode options. The choice of modes will vary accord-ing to the speaker configuration in your system. Whenthe SURR BACK line of the SPEAKERSETUP menu (Figure 5) is set to NONE theAVR 7200 will be configured for 5.1-channel opera-tion, and only the modes appropriate to a five-speakersystem will appear. When the SURR BACK lineof the SPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 5) isset to SMALL or LARGE the AVR 7200 will be configured for 6.1/7.1-channel operation, and additional modes such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ESwill appear, as they are only available when sevenmain speakers are present. In addition, some of themodes available in the AVR 7200 will not appearunless a digital source is selected and is playing thecorrect bitstream.

To select the mode that will be used as the initialdefault for an input, first press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton n until the on-screen cursor is next to thedesired mode’s master group name, such as

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DOLBY, DTS, DSP (SURR) or VMAx.Next, press the Set Button p to view the sub-menu. Press the ‹/› Navigation Button n toscroll through the available choices, and then press the¤ Navigation Button n so that the cursor is nextto BACK TO MASTER MENU to continuethe setup process.

The following few paragraphs detail the instructionsneeded for modes with multiple choices.

On the DOLBY menu (Figure 4), the selectionchoices include Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II-Music, Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie, Dolby Pro Logic II-Emulation and Dolby 3 Stereo. The Dolby Digital EXmode is only available when the system is set for6.1/7.1 operation by configuring the Surround Backspeakers to “Small” or “Large” as described on page22. When a disc is playing that contains a special“flag” signal in the digital audio data stream, the EXmode will be selected automatically. It may also beselected using this menu or through the front-panel orremote controls as shown on page 28. A completeexplanation of these modes is found on page 29.

When the Dolby Digital mode is selected there areadditional settings available for the Night mode.

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The Night mode is a feature of Dolby Digital that usesspecial processing to preserve the dynamic range andfull intelligibility of a movie sound track while reducingthe peak level. This prevents abruptly loud transitionsfrom disturbing others, without reducing the sonicimpact of a digital source. The Night mode is onlyavailable when specially encoded Dolby Digital signalsare played.

To adjust the Night mode setting, make certain that the› cursor is on the NIGHT line of the DOLBYmenu. Next, press ‹/› Navigation Button n tochoose between the following settings, as they appearin the on-screen display:

OFF: When OFF is highlighted, the Night modewill not function.

MID: When MID is highlighted, a mild compres-sion will be applied.

MAX: When MAX is highlighted, a more severecompression algorithm will be applied.

We recommend that you select the MID setting as a starting point and change to the MAX setting later,if desired.

The Night mode may also be adjusted directly anytime a Dolby Digital source is playing by pressing theNight Mode Button �. When the button ispressed, D-RANGE will appear in the lower thirdof the video screen and in the Main InformationDisplay ˜. Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Buttonn within three seconds to select the desired setting.

When all settings for the surround setup have beenmade, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n sothat the › cursor is next to BACK TO MAS-TER MENU, and press the Set Button p toreturn to the MASTER MENU.

On the DTS menu, the selection choices made withthe ‹/› Navigation Button n on the remote aredetermined by a combination of the type of programmaterial in use and whether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 chan-nel configuration is in use.

When a DTS source is playing, the choice of modesfor 7.1 systems will vary according to the type of pro-gram source (DTS 5.1, DTS-ES Matrix or DTS-ESDiscrete). Press the ‹/› Navigation Button n toscroll through the choices that are available for yoursystem and the program in use. The DTS Neo:6 Musicmode is available with analog stereo sources and theDTS Neo:6 Cinema mode is available with analogmatrix surround-encoded sources to deliver anenhanced 5.1-channel sound field.

When the 5.1 configuration is in use the AVR willautomatically select the 5.1 version of DTS processingwhen a DTS data stream is selected. When the 6.1/7.1 mode is selected, the DTS-ES Discrete mode will automatically be activated when a DTS source with the ES Discrete “flag” is in use. When a non-ES DTS disc is in use, you may select the DTS-ES Matrix mode through this menu to create a full eight-speaker surround mode. See page 29 for a completeexplanation of the DTS modes.

On the LOGIC 7 menu, the selection choicesmade with the ‹/› Navigation Button n on theremote are determined by whether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1channel configuration is in use. In either case, theselection of a Logic 7 mode enables Harman Kardon’sexclusive Logic 7 processing to create fully envelop-ing, multichannel surround from either two-channelStereo or Matrix-encoded programming such as VHScassettes, laser discs or television broadcasts pro-duced with Dolby surround.

In the 5.1 configuration you may select the Logic 7/5.1Music, Cinema or Enhance mode. They work best with two-channel music, surround-encoded programsor standard two-channel programming of any type,respectively. For 6.1/7.1 configurations the Music andCinema modes may be selected. The Logic 7 modesare not available when either Dolby Digital or DTSDigital soundtracks are in use. See page 29 for acomplete explanation of the DSP Surround modes.

On the DSP (SURR) menu, the selectionchoices made with the ‹/› Navigation Button non the remote select from one of the DSP surroundmodes that are designed for use with two-channelstereo programs to create a variety of sound field pre-sentations. The choices available are Hall 1, Hall 2,Theater, VMAx Near and VMAx Far. The Hall andTheater modes are designed for multichannel installa-tions, while the two VMAx modes are optimized foruse in delivering a full surround field when only thefront left and front right speakers are installed. Seepage 29 for a complete explanation of the DSP surround modes.

On the STEREO menu, the selection choicesmade with the ‹/› Navigation Button n on theremote may either turn the surround processing off fora traditional two-channel stereo presentation, or select5 Stereo or 7 Stereo depending onwhether the 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 output is in use. The lattermodes feed a two-channel presentation to all speakers,regardless of the number of speakers in use. Seepage 29 for a complete explanation of the 5 Stereoand 7 Stereo modes.

After the selections are made on the Dolby, DTS,Logic 7, DSP (Surround) or Stereo menus, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button n so that the cursormoves to the BACK TO MASTER MENUline and press the Set Button p.

Speaker SetupThis menu tells the AVR 7200 which type of speakersare in use. This is important as it adjusts the settingsthat decide whether your system will use the “5-chan-nel” or “6-channel/7-channel” modes, as well asdetermining which speakers receive low-frequency(bass) information.

For each of these settings, use the LARGE settingif the speakers for a particular position are traditionalfull-range loudspeakers. Use the SMALL setting forsmaller, frequency-limited satellite speakers that do notreproduce sounds below 200Hz. Note that when“small” speakers are used, a subwoofer is required toreproduce low-frequency sounds. Remember that the“large” and “small” descriptions do not refer to the

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actual physical size of the speakers, but to their abilityto reproduce low-frequency sounds. If you are indoubt as to which category describes your speakers,consult the specifications in the speakers’ owner’smanual, or ask your dealer.

This menu screen also allows you to enter the settingsfor the AVR 7200’s Triple Crossover feature whichallows a different crossover point to be used for the front left/right, center and surround speakers. In systems where full-range or tower speakers are usedfor the front soundstage or where different brands ormodels are in use at the various speaker positions, thisfeature allows you to customize the bass managementand redirection circuits with a precision not previously possible.

It is easiest to enter the proper settings for the speakersetup through the SPEAKER SETUP menu(Figure 5). If that menu is not already on your screenfrom the prior adjustments, press the OSD Button� to bring up the MASTER MENU (Figure 1),and then press the ¤ Navigation Button n untilthe cursor is on the SPEAKER SETUP line. Atthis point, press the Set Button p to bring up theSPEAKER SETUP menu (Figure 5).

Figure 5

The first line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu(Figure 5) allows you to switch the menu to changeeither the underlying speaker size setting or the exactcrossover point used for that speaker group. For thefirst pass through the menu, leave the setting at itsdefault option of SIZE, and then proceed as out-lined below. Once the speaker choices have been setyou may wish to return to this line to change theoption so that the crossover settings may be adjusted.

Begin the speaker setup process by making certain thatthe cursor is pointing toward the LEFT/RIGHTline, which sets the configuration for the front left and right speakers. If you wish to make a change to the front speakers’ configuration, press the ‹/›Navigation Button n so that either LARGE orSMALL appears, matching the appropriate descrip-tion from the definitions shown above.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency sounds willbe sent only to the subwoofer output. If you choose thisoption and there is no subwoofer connected, you will

not hear any low-frequency sounds from the front channels.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will besent to the front left and front right outputs. Dependingon the choice made in the SUBWOOFER line inthis menu, bass information may also be directed to the front left/right speakers, a subwoofer or both.

NOTE: When the front speakers are set to theLARGE option and the surround mode is set to"Surround Off", or pure two-channel stereo, when ananalog signal source is present it will be routed directlyfrom the input to the volume control without being digi-tized or processed. If you have full-range front speakersand wish to remove all digital processing from the circuitpath, select this configuration. If you wish to set thisoption for use with only one input, such as a CD playerthat uses an external DAC or an optional, externalphono preamp, you may also wish to choose theINDEPENDENT setting on the BASS MGRline at the bottom of this menu so that the only thoseinputs where the analog bypass is desired will be routedin this fashion, while other analog inputs such as a VCRor cable box will be digitized for surround processing.

When you have completed your selection for the frontchannel, press the ¤ Navigation Button n on theremote to move the cursor to CENTER.

Press the ‹/› Navigation Button n on theremote to select the option that best describes your sys-tem, based on the speaker definitions shown below.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency centerchannel sounds will be sent only to the subwoofer out-put. If you choose this option and there is no subwooferconnected, you will not hear low-frequency sounds fromthe center channel.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range output will be sent to the center speaker output, and NO centerchannel signal will be sent to the subwoofer output.

NOTE: If you choose Logic 7 as the surround modefor the particular input source for which you are con-figuring your speakers, the AVR 7200 will not makethe LARGE option available for the center speaker.This is due to the requirements of Logic 7 processing,and does not indicate a problem with your receiver.

When NONE is selected, no signals will be sent tothe center channel output. The receiver will operate ina “phantom” center channel mode and center channelinformation will be sent to the left and right front chan-nel outputs. When only front left and right speakers areused, with no center or surround speakers, VMAx is agood alternative mode.

When you have completed your selection for the cen-ter channel, press the ¤ Navigation Button n onthe remote to move the cursor to SURROUND.

Press the ‹/› Navigation Button n on the remoteto select the option that best describes the surroundspeakers in your system based on the speakerdefinitions shown on this page.

When SMALL is selected, low-frequency surroundchannel sounds will be sent to the subwoofer outputonly. If you choose this option and there is no sub-woofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequencysounds from the surround channel.

When LARGE is selected, a full-range output willbe sent to the surround channel outputs, and NO sur-round channel signals will be sent to the subwooferoutput.

When NONE is selected, surround sound informa-tion will be split between the front left and front rightoutputs. For optimal performance when no surroundspeakers are in use, the Dolby 3 Stereo mode shouldbe used.

When you have completed your selections for themain surround channels, press the ¤ NavigationButton n on the remote to move the cursor toSURR BACK. This line serves two functions inthat it not only configures the setting for the surroundback channels when they are present; it also tells theAVR 7200’s processing system to configure the unitfor either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation.

Press the ‹/› Navigation Button n on theremote to select the option that best describes thespeakers in use at the left and right surround backpositions based on the definitions on this page:

When NONE is selected, the system will adjust sothat only 5.1-channel surround processing/decodingmodes are available and the surround back amplifierchannels will not be used. When this is the case foryour system you may wish to take advantage of theavailability of this amplifier channel pair for use in pow-ering a second set of speakers that have their sourceselected by the AVR 7200’s multiroom control sys-tem. See page 34 for more information.

When SMALL is selected the system will adjust sothat the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround processing/decoding modes are available, and low-frequencyinformation below the crossover point will be sent tothe subwoofer output. If you choose this option andthere is no subwoofer connected, you will not hear any low-frequency sounds from the surround backchannel.

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When LARGE is selected the system will adjust sothat the full complement of 6.1/7.1 surround process-ing/decoding modes are available, and a full-rangesignal will be sent to the surround back channels, withno low-frequency information sent to the subwooferoutput.

When you have completed your selection for the back surround channels, press the ¤ NavigationButton n on the remote to move the cursor toSUBWOOFER.

Press the ‹/› Navigation Button n on theremote to select the option that best describes yoursystem.

The choices available for the subwoofer position willdepend on the settings for the other speakers, particu-larly the front left/right positions.

If the front left/right speakers are set to SMALL,the subwoofer will automatically be set to SUB,which is the “on” position.

If the front left/right speakers are set to LARGE,three options are available:

• If no subwoofer is connected to the AVR 7200,press the ‹/› Navigation Button n on theremote so that SUB NONE appears in the on-screen menu. When this option is selected, allbass information will be routed to the front left/right“main” speakers.

• If a subwoofer is connected to the AVR 7200, youhave the option to have the front left/right “main”speakers reproduce bass frequencies at all times,and have the subwoofer operate only when theAVR 7200 is being used with a digital source thatcontains a dedicated Low-Frequency Effects, orLFE soundtrack. This allows you to use both yourmain and subwoofer speakers to take advantageof the special bass created for certain movies.Press ‹/› Navigation Button n on theremote so that SUB (LFE) appears in theon-screen menu.

• If a subwoofer is connected and you wish to use itfor bass reproduction in conjunction with the mainfront left/right speakers, regardless of the type ofprogram source or Surround mode you are listen-ing to, press the ‹/› Navigation Button n onthe remote so that SUB LFE+L/R appearsin the on-screen menu. When this option is select-ed, a full-range signal will be sent to the frontleft/right “main” speakers, and the subwoofer willreceive the bass frequencies under frequencyselected, as described below.

When all initial speaker “size” settings have beenmade, you now have the option to take advantage ofthe AVR 7200’s Triple Crossover system, which allowsindividual crossover settings to be made for eachspeaker grouping. The low-frequency crossover pointis set by the design of your speakers. Depending onthe design and driver complement of your speakers, itis defined as the frequency which is either the lowestpossible frequency the speaker is capable of repro-ducing, or the frequency at which sound is sent to thespeaker’s internal low-frequency driver, as opposed tothe mid-range driver. Before making any changes tothe settings for the crossover point we suggest thatyou find the crossover point for the speakers in eachof the three groupings, front left/right, center front andsurrounds by looking at the specifications page of thespeaker’s owner’s manual, by getting that informationfrom the manufacturer’s Web site, or by contactingyour dealer or the manufacturer’s customer servicedepartment. You will need this figure to accuratelyconfigure the next group of settings.

The factory default setting for all speaker positions is100Hz. If that setting is acceptable for all channels,then no adjustments are needed and you may skipthis section. However, should you wish to change oneof the settings, please proceed by pressing the ⁄Navigation Button n so that the cursor movesback up to the top of the list of setting options.Press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n so thatX-OVER is highlighted and the menu data willchange to the screen shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6

To change the setting for any of the three speakergroups, press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n untilthe cursor is next to the line where you wish to makea change and then press the ‹/› NavigationButton n until the desired setting appears. Theavailable choices at which point low-frequency infor-mation will be sent to the subwoofer, rather than to themain speaker channel, are 40Hz, 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz,120Hz and 200Hz. Pick the choice that is identical tothe information for the speakers or, if an exact match isnot possible, pick the closest choice that is ABOVE thespeaker’s low-frequency limit or crossover point toavoid the creation of a low-frequency “hole” where yoursystem will have no bass information.

In cases where LARGE has been selected as thefront channel speaker option and LFE+L/R hasbeen selected as a the subwoofer option, the frontchannel sound information below the setting shownwill be sent to BOTH the front channel speakers andthe subwoofer. Note, also, that when the LARGE-LFE+L/R setting has been selected, thecrossover point is set by making adjustments at theSUBWOOFER line, but the setting for the frontleft/right speakers will automatically change in tandemso that the same setting appears for both speakerpositions. This ensures that there is no “hole” in thesound field due to different crossover points at thefront and subwoofer speakers.

When all crossover settings have been made, or inthose cases where none are needed, press the ¤Navigation Button n so that the cursor is next tothe BASS MGR line to make the final setting onthis menu.

This setting allows you to use the same speaker con-figuration and crossover settings for all inputs, or tohave different settings for each input. In most casesthe factory default setting of GLOBAL will beappropriate, as most listeners do not need to haveindividualized speaker settings. However, some listen-ers, particularly those with full-range front speakersthat are used for both movies and music may preferthat different crossover points be used when listeningto music through a CD player as opposed to a moviefrom a DVD player, VCR or cable/satellite set top.

If you wish to customize the crossovers to each input,make certain that the cursor is on the BASS MGRline and press the ‹/› Navigation Button n sothat INDIVIDUAL appears in highlightedvideo. When this setting is entered by exiting themenu, the configuration settings just entered will applyto the current input ONLY, and you will need to goback to the IN/OUT menu to select anotherinput, and then return to this menu page again tochange the settings for the next input. Repeat the procedure for any input where you wish to have a different set of speaker configuration and crossoversettings.

When all speaker selections have been made, pressthe ¤ Navigation Button n and then the SetButton p to return to the MASTER MENU.

Delay SettingsDue to the different distances between the listeningposition for the front channel speakers and the sur-round speakers, the amount of time it takes for soundto reach your ears from the front versus surroundspeakers differs. You may compensate for this differ-ence through the use of the delay settings to adjustthe timing for the speaker placement and acoustic

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conditions in your listening room or home theater.

The AVR 7200’s advanced software enables you toquickly and easily set delay times without the need tocalculate them using a complex formula. Instead, allyou need to do is measure the approximate distancebetween your listening position and each of thespeakers in your system. When you enter those dis-tances into the AVR’s memory as shown below, theAVR’s microprocessor does the rest of the work, cal-culating the proper delay time. The measurementsneed not be accurate to the inch, as the system isdesigned to accommodate a typical listening arearather than require the precise measurement to one“sweet spot” position.

Due to the differences between the way each sur-round mode operates, some modes allow for a greaterrange of delay times than others. To avoid problems,we recommend that delay times be adjusted using theDolby Digital mode. If a different mode is selected at alater time, the AVR 7200 will automatically restrict thedelay settings to those required by the surround modein use.

Delay times are only adjustable for the Dolby modes,so you will notice that the DELAY menu may notbe accessed when any other mode, such as a DTS orLogic 7 option, has been selected. In addition, when anon-Dolby Digital mode such as Dolby 3 Stereo orPro Logic II is selected, adjustments may be made tothe Surround speakers only.

To set the delay time for a specific input, theDELAY ADJUST menu (Figure 7) should bevisible on your on-screen display. If the system is notalready at that point, press the OSD Button � tobring up the MASTER MENU, press the ¤Navigation Button n until the on-screen › cursoris pointing at the DELAY ADJUST line. Pressthe Set Button p to call up the menu.

Figure 7

Once the DELAY ADJUST menu is on yourscreen, note that the default setting to enter the dis-tances from the speakers to the listening position is infeet. If your measurements are in feet, proceed to thenext step; if your measurements are made in meters,press the ¤ Navigation Button n until the on-

screen › cursor is at the UNIT line on the menu.Then, press the ‹/› Navigation Button n sothat METER is highlighted. When the change in measurement units is made, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n to return the › cursor to the CENTER position.

With the on-screen › cursor pointing to CENTER,press the ‹/› Navigation Button n until the dis-tance from the center speaker to the preferred listen-ing position is entered. Next, press the ¤ NavigationButton n to move the cursor to the SUR-ROUND line and use the ‹/› Navigation Buttonn again to enter the distance from the video displayat the front of the room to the surround speakers.Finally, if the system is configured for 7.1 operation byentering LARGE or SMALL on the SURRBACK line of the SPEAKER SETUP menu,press the ¤ Navigation Button n again and usethe ‹/› Navigation Button n to enter the dis-tance from the video display at the front of the roomto the surround speakers. Remember that this lastadjustment will only be needed when you have surround back speakers installed and Dolby Digitalchosen as the surround mode.

When the speaker-to-listening-position distance hasbeen entered for all active speaker positions, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button n until the on-screencursor is next to BACK TO MASTER MENUand press the Set Button p.

The delay settings may be changed at any time directly from the remote control by pressing the Delay Select Button . CENTER DELAYwill appear in the Lower Display Line B, but you may press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n toselect any of the speaker groups.

Press the Set Button p when the desired speakergroup appears, and then press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton n again to enter the distance from thespeaker to the listening position. Press the Set Buttonp again to enter the data. You may then press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button n to select anotherspeaker group to repeat the procedure as needed, orwait five seconds for the system to return to normaloperation.

Output Level AdjustmentOutput level adjustment is a key part of the configura-tion of any surround sound product. It is particularlyimportant for a digital receiver such as the AVR 7200,as correct outputs ensure that you hear soundtrackswith the proper directionality and intensity.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Listeners are often confusedabout the operation of the surround channels. While

some assume that sound should always be comingfrom each speaker, most of the time there will be littleor no sound in the surround channels. This is becausethey are only used when a movie director or soundmixer specifically places sound there to create ambi-ence, a special effect or to continue action from thefront of the room to the rear. When the output levelsare properly set, it is normal for surround speakers tooperate only occasionally. Artificially increasing thevolume to the surround or surround back speakersmay destroy the illusion of an enveloping sound fieldthat duplicates the way you hear sound in a movie theater or concert hall.

Before beginning the output level adjustment process,make certain that all speaker connections have beenproperly made. The system volume should be set tothe level that you will use during a typical listeningsession. While the AVR 7200 allows you to set outputlevels manually, we recommend that the EzSet systembe used when the AVR is first installed to establish theinitial level settings.

Using EzSetHarman Kardon’s exclusive EzSet remote makes it possi-ble to quickly and accurately set the AVR 7200’s outputlevels without the use of a sound-pressure meter,although manual adjustment is also available. However,for the easiest setup, follow these steps while seated inthe listening position that will be used most often:

1. Make certain that all speaker positions have beenproperly configured for their “large” or “small” set-tings (see pages 21 – 23) and turn off the OSDsystem if it is in use.

2. Adjust the volume so that it is at �15dB, asshown in the on-screen display or Lower DisplayLine B.

3. Press and hold the SPL Select Button onthe remote until the red LED under the Set Buttonp lights and the LCD screen in the remotechanges to the display shown in Figure 8.

Figure 8

4. Press the Set Button p within five seconds tomove to the next step.

5. Press the ⁄ Navigation Button n until the lowerline of the remote’s LCD display shows the number ofspeakers in your system. (Don’t count the subwoofer or speakers that are part of a multizone system.) Forexample, if you have left, center, right, surround left andright, and surround back left and right speakers for a

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full 7.1 system, press the button twice so that the bot-tom line reads 7 CHANNELS, as shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9

6. Hold the remote in front of you at arm’s length, beingsure not to cover the EzSet Microphone Sensor

at the top of the remote, and press the SetButton p within five seconds to begin the EzSetcalibration process. At this point, EzSet will take con-trol of your AVR, starting the test tone at the front leftspeaker, and automatically adjusting the output levelso that this is correct. During the adjustment the on-screen display and the Lower Display Line B willdisplay the speaker position on the left side of the dis-play and the offset from reference level on the rightside of the display. As the levels are adjusted, thespeaker position and a level indication will appear inthe bottom line of the remote’s LCD display.

Figure 10

• The channel position being adjusted will flash in theSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators E. If thetest noise is heard from a channel other than theone shown in the Indicator, there is an error in the speaker connections. If this is the case, press theTest Button f TWICE to stop the adjustment.Then, turn the unit off and verify that all speakers are connected to the proper Speaker Outputs¡£bc and that any connections made tospeakers powered by optional amplifiers throughthe Preamp Outputs‹ are correct.

• During the adjustment process for each channel,you will see indications of LOW, HIGH and a levelreadout in dB. This is normal, and it confirms thatEzSet is doing its job of changing the levels tomatch the desired reference.

• If a channel cannot be adjusted to the proper reference level, you will see FAIL displayed in the remote’s bottom LCD line before the test tonemoves to the next channel. This is usually an indi-cation that the volume control was set too low.When EzSet stops circulating the tone through allchannels and returns to normal, adjust the volumelevel and repeat the procedure from Step 3.

7. After the test noise has circulated once through eachchannel, it will send the tone to each channel onceagain, to verify the settings.

8. After two complete circulations of the tone, the levelsare set. Upon completion of the second circulation,the LCD Information Display c will flash COMPLETE three times and then go out. The tone will stop and the AVR 7200 will return to normal operation.

If you find that the output levels chosen by EzSet areeither uncomfortably low or high, you may repeat theprocedure. Return to Step 2 and adjust the master vol-ume either slightly higher or lower to accommodate yourparticular room layout and your tastes. You may repeatthis procedure as many times as necessary to achieve adesired result. In order to prevent possible damage toyour hearing or your equipment, we emphasize that youshould avoid setting the master volume above 0dB.

NOTE: The subwoofer output is not adjusted when thetest tone is in use. To adjust the subwoofer output youmust use an external source, following the instructionson page 33.

Manual Output Level AdjustmentOutput levels may also be adjusted manually, either toset them to a specific level with an SPL meter, or tomake fine tuning adjustments to the levels obtainedusing the EzSet remote.

Figure 11

Manual output level adjustment is most easily donethrough the CHANNEL ADJUST menu(Figure 11). If you are already at the MASTERMENU, press the ¤ Navigation Button n untilthe on-screen › cursor is next to the CHANNELADJUST line. If you are not at the MASTERMENU, press the OSD Button � to bring up theMASTER MENU (Figure 1), and then press the¤ Navigation Button n until the on-screen ›cursor is next to the CHANNEL ADJUST line.Press the Set Button p to bring the CHAN-NEL ADJUST menu (Figure 11) to the screen.

When the CHANNEL ADJUST menuappears, press the ¤ Navigation Button n untilthe on-screen › cursor is next to the TESTTONE line. Press the ‹/› Navigation Button nso that ON is highlighted and the AVR’s internal testtone will begin to circulate from speaker to speaker in

a clockwise direction into all speakers. The test noisewill play for two seconds in each speaker before circu-lating, and a blinking on-screen cursor will appear nextto the name of each speaker location when the soundis at that speaker.

NOTE: Remember to verify that the speakers havebeen properly connected. As the test noise circulates,listen to make certain that the sound comes from thespeaker position shown in the Main InformationDisplay ˜. If the sound from a speaker locationdoes NOT match the position indicated in the display,turn the AVR 7200 off using the Main Power Switch1 and check the speaker wiring or connections toexternal power amplifiers to make certain that eachspeaker is connected to the correct output terminal.

After checking for speaker placement, let the testnoise circulate again, and listen to see which channelssound louder than the others. Using the front leftspeaker as a reference, press the ‹/› NavigationButton n on the remote to bring all speakers to thesame volume level. When the ‹/› Navigation Buttonn is pushed, the test noise circulation will pause onthe channel being adjusted to give you time to makethe adjustment. When you release the button, the cir-culation will resume after five seconds.

Continue to adjust the individual channels until the volume level sounds the same from each speaker.Adjustments should be made with the ‹/› NavigationButton n on the remote only, NOT the main volumecontrols. If you are using a sound-pressure level (SPL)meter for precise level adjustment, set the volume sothat the meter reads 75dB, C-Weighting Slow.

The AVR’s EzSet feature may also be used as an SPLmeter to assist in accurate setting of the output levels,when either the internal test tone or an external sourcesuch as a test disc is used. To use the remote as anSPL meter, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the SPL Select Button onthe remote until the red LED under the Set Buttonp lights and the LCD screen in the remotechanges to the display shown in Figure 8.

2. Press the ⁄ Navigation Button n once tochange the bottom line of the remote’s LCD displayto read MANUAL SPL as shown in Figure 12.

Figure 12

3. Press the Set Button p within five seconds to activate the remote’s manual mode, so that it func-tions as an SPL meter. The right corner of the bot-tom line of the remote’s display will show the outputlevel of the speakers as the test tone circulates. The


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level will show as a direct SPL indication between66dB and 79dB. Below 66dB the remote willread LOW and above 79dB it will read HIGH.

4. When you are finished with all adjustments, pressthe Clear Button 9 to return the remote to nor-mal operation.

NOTE: The subwoofer level is not adjustable when thenormal test tone is in use. The subwoofer output levelmay also be adjusted when the channel levels arebeing trimmed to a program source rather than thetest tone, as shown on page 33.

When all channels have an equal volume level, theadjustment is complete. To exit this menu, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button n until the on-screen ›cursor is next to the BACK TO MASTERMENU line, and then press the Set Button p toreturn to the MASTER MENU.

The output levels may also be adjusted at any timeusing the remote control and semi-OSD system. Toadjust the output levels in this fashion, press the TestButton f. As soon as the button is pressed, thetest tone will begin to circulate as indicated earlier. Thecorrect channel from which the test noise should beheard will be shown in the lower third of the videoscreen and in the Lower Display Line B. While thetest noise is circulating, the proper channel position willalso be indicated in the Speaker/Channel InputIndicators E by a blinking letter within the correctchannel.

To adjust the output level, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n until the desired level isshown in the display or on screen. Once the buttonsare released, the test noise will begin to circulate againin five seconds.

When all channels have the same output level, pressthe Test Button f again to complete the process.

NOTE: Output level adjustment is not available for theVMAx or Surround Off modes.

Additional Input AdjustmentsAfter one input has been adjusted for Surround mode,digital input (if any), speaker type, and output levels,go back to the IN/OUT SETUP line on theMASTER MENU (Figure 1) and enter the set-tings for each input that you will use. In most cases,only the digital input and surround mode will be differ-ent from one input to the next, while the speaker type,crossover frequency, Night mode and output level settings will usually be the same and may be quicklyentered by entering the same data used for the original input.

When all settings and adjustments have been made,press the OSD Button � to return to normal oper-ation of the AVR.

Once the settings outlined on the previous pages havebeen made, the AVR 7200 is ready for operation.While there are some additional settings to be made,these are best done after you have had an opportunityto listen to a variety of sources and different kinds ofprogram material. These advanced settings aredescribed on pages 34 to 35 of this manual. In addi-tion, any of the settings made in the initial configura-tion of the unit may be changed at any time. As youadd new or different sources or speakers, or if youwish to change a setting to better reflect your listeningtaste, simply follow the instructions for changing thesettings for that parameter as shown in this section.

Having completed the setup and configuration processfor your AVR 7200, you are about to experience thefinest in music and home theater listening. Enjoy!

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Basic OperationOnce you have completed the initial setup and configu-ration of the AVR 7200, it is simple to operate andenjoy. The following instructions will help you maximizethe enjoyment of your new receiver:

Turning the AVR 7200 On or Off• When using the AVR 7200 for the first time, you must

press the Main Power Switch 1 on the front panelto turn the unit on. This places the unit in a Standbymode, as indicated by the amber color of the PowerIndicator 3 . Once the unit is in Standby, you maybegin a listening session by pressing the SystemPower Control 2 on the front panel, or the PowerOn Button b or AVR Selector e on theremote. The Power Indicator 3 will turn green.This will turn the unit on and return it to the inputsource that was last used. The unit may also be turnedon from Standby by pressing any of the InputSelector Buttons de��∫ç∂on the remote or the Input Source Selector Button% on the front panel.

NOTE: After pressing one of the Input SelectorButtons d� to turn the unit on, press the AVRSelector e to set the remote control to theAVR 7200 functions.

To turn the unit off at the end of a listening session,simply press the System Power Control 2 on thefront panel or the Power Off Button aå on theremote. Power will be shut off to any equipmentplugged into the rear-panel Switched AC AccessoryOutleta and the Power Indicator 3 will turnamber.

When the remote is used to turn the unit “off” it isactually placing the system in a Standby mode, as indi-cated by the amber color of the Power Indicator 3.

• To program the AVR 7200 for automatic turn-off,press the Sleep Button � on the remote. Eachpress of the button will decrease the time beforeshutdown in the following sequence:

• The sleep time will be displayed in the LowerDisplay Line B and it will count down until thetime has elapsed.

• When the programmed sleep time has elapsed, theunit will automatically turn off. The front-panel displaywill dim to one half brightness when the Sleep func-tion is programmed. To cancel the Sleep function,press and hold the Sleep Button� until theinformation display returns to normal brightness; theSleep indicator numbers will disappear and the

words SLEEP OFF will appear in the LowerDisplay Line B.

• When you will be away from home for an extendedperiod of time it is always a good idea to completelyturn the unit off with the front-panel Main PowerSwitch 1.

NOTE: All preset memories are lost if the unit is leftturned off by using the Main Power Switch 1 formore than two weeks.

Remote Control OperationThe AVR 7200’s advanced remote includes a two-lineLCD display that makes it easy to operate both theAVR and any other product that the remote has beenprogrammed for. Complete information on program-ming the remote for operation with other devices andconfiguring its options are found on pages 38 – 47.

The following items provide some additional details onusing the remote with the AVR 7200:

• The name of the command code transmitted whena button is pressed printed on the button key or justto the top of the button on the remote itself. In addi-tion, when a button is pressed, the function beingtransmitted will also appear in the bottom line of theremote’s LCD display.

• In order to send a command to the AVR 7200, theAVR Selector e must be pressed. To send acommand to another device, first press the InputSelector d for that device.

• The remote will automatically return to the controlsfor the AVR 7200 within five seconds after the but-ton for another device is pressed.

• The factory default setting for the remote is to havethe Volume Up/Down r and Mute buttonsoperate the AVR 7200, regardless of which device(such as a DVD or another video source) is in use.

• The factory setting for the remote is to have theTransport Forward/Reverse Play Buttons G,Transport Fast Play/Scan Forward/ReverseButtons I, Main Transport Controls J andTrack Skip Up/Down Buttons K operate theDVD player, regardless of which device (includingthe AVR) is in use. This simplifies operation, as innormal use you will use the AVR controls, and thismeans that you do not have to press the DVD button to control a player.

You may change the “punch-through” setting whichallows the buttons for Volume, Transport Control orChannel Up/Down to be assigned into another deviceby following the instructions on pages 42 – 43.

• The remote has a built-in backlight that may be activated by pressing the Light Button P. Thisbutton is made from a special “glow” material sothat it is easier to find in dark rooms. This glow

feature does not use any electricity, but the glow willfade when the remote is kept in a dark location for anextended period of time. Restore the “glow” feature byplacing the remote in normal room light for a few hours.

• The remote’s backlight will remain lit for approxi-mately five seconds after the Light Button P ispressed, and it will stay lit for another five seconds if any key is pressed while the backlight is on. Youmay keep the backlight lit by holding the Light but-ton, but note that extensive use of the backlight willreduce battery life.

• The LCD display will remain on for 10 seconds after a key is pressed and then turn off to conservebattery life.

• When any button is held for more than 30 secondsthe LCD will turn off and the remote will stop trans-mitting the codes to conserve battery life.

• Some of the buttons on the remote do not have afunction on certain devices. For example, the ChannelUp/Down buttons do not operate in the normal AVRmode unless they have been assigned for this purpose using the “punch-through” process asexplained on pages 42 – 43. This is normal and doesnot indicate any problem with the remote. When it is normal for a button not to have a function, you will seethe device name in the top left side of the remote’sLCD display, but you will not see the transmit icon onthe upper right side of the display or any button function name on the bottom line of the display.

Source Selection• To select a source, press any of the remote Input

Selector Buttons d�ç∂.

• The input source may also be changed by pressingthe front panel Input Source Selector Button %.Each press of the button will move the input selec-tion through the list of available inputs.

• As the input is changed, the AVR 7200 will auto-matically switch to the digital input (if selected), sur-round mode, speaker configuration, output levels,crossover frequency and night mode status thatwere entered during the configuration process forthat source.

• The front-panel Video 4 Inputs Ó, Optical Digital3 Input & or the Coaxial Digital 3 Input ( maybe used to connect a device such as a video gameor camcorder to your home entertainment system ona temporary basis.

• As the input source is changed, the new input namewill appear momentarily as an on-screen display inthe lower third of the video display. The input namewill also appear in the Main Information Display˜ and a green LED will light next to the selectedinput’s name in the front-panel Input Indicatorsˆ.

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• When an audio source is selected, the last video inputused remains routed to the Video 1/Video 2Outputs¢⁄ and Video Monitor Outputs d.This permits simultaneous viewing and listening todifferent sources.

• When a composite or S-Video source is selected, thevideo signal for that input will be routed to the VideoMonitor Outputd and will be viewable on a TV monitor connected to the AVR 7200.

6-Channel/8-Channel Direct Input• There are four input choices available for use withsources such as a DVD-Audio or SACD player that areconnected to the 8-Channel Direct Inputs .Select the appropriate input according to the way yoursystem and source equipment is configured:

■ The 6 CH DIRECT input should be usedwhen the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT in useand the input source device has its own internalbass management system. This input passes theinput from the source directly through to the vol-ume control without any analog to digital conver-sion and it mutes the unused input jacks to pre-vent unwanted noise from interfering with systemperformance.

■ The 6 CH DVD AUDIO input should beused when the SBR and SBL inputs are NOT inuse and the input source device does NOT haveits own internal bass management system. Whenthis input is in use the analog source is convertedto digital so that you may use the same TripleCrossover bass management options for thedirect input as you do with all other outputs. Thisinput also mutes the unused input jacks to pre-vent unwanted noise from interfering with systemperformance.

■ The 8 CH DIRECT INPUT shouldbe used when an input is connected to all eight 8-Channel Direct Inputs and when theinput source device has its own internal bassmanagement system. This input passes the inputfrom the source directly through to the volumecontrol without any analog to digital conversionand it mutes the unused input jacks to preventunwanted noise from interfering with system performance.

■ The 8 CH DVD AUDIO input should be used when an input is connected to all eight8-Channel Direct Inputs and the inputsource device does NOT have its own internalbass management system. When this input is inuse the analog source is converted to digital sothat you may use the same Triple Crossover bass

management options for the direct input as youdo with all other outputs. This input also mutesthe unused input jacks to prevent unwanted noisefrom interfering with system performance.

Volume Control• Adjust the volume to a comfortable level using the

front panel Volume Control ı or remote VolumeUp/Down Buttons r .

• To temporarily silence all speaker outputs, press theMute Button K . This will interrupt the outputto all speakers and the headphone jack, but it willnot affect any recording or dubbing that may be inprogress. When the system is muted, the wordMUTE will flash in the Main Information Display˜. Press the Mute Button K again toreturn to normal operation.

• You may adjust the bass and treble tone controls atany point during a listening session by simply turningthe Bass Control Ô or Treble Control Ò untilthe desired setting is achieved. You may also totallyremove the tone controls (including the BalanceControl ) from the circuit so that the output is“flat” at any time by pressing the Tone ModeButton 5 and then pressing the ‹/› Buttons)# so that TONE OFF appears in the on-screen display and the Lower Display Line B .

• For private listening, plug the 1/4" stereo phoneplug from a pair of stereo headphones into thefront-panel Headphone Jack 4. When the headphone’s plug is connected, the wordHEADPHONE will scroll once across theLower Display Line B and all speakers will besilenced. When the headphone plug is removed, theaudio feed to the speakers will be restored.

Surround Mode SelectionSelection of a surround mode is based on personaltaste, as well as the type of program source materialbeing used. For example, motion pictures or TV pro-grams bearing the logo of one of the major surround-encoding processes, such as Dolby Surround, DTSStereo or UltraStereo® may be played in either theDolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II Cinema, DTS Neo:6Cinema, or Logic 7 Cinema surround modes dependingon the source material.

NOTE: Once a program has been encoded with matrixsurround information, it retains the surround informationas long as the program is broadcast in stereo. Thus,movies with surround sound may be decoded via any of the analog surround modes such as Pro Logic IICinema, Logic 7 Cinema or DTS Neo:6 Cinema, whenthey are broadcast via conventional TV stations, cable,pay-TV and satellite transmission. In addition, a growingnumber of made-for-television programs, sports broad-

casts, radio dramas and music CDs are also recorded insurround sound. You may view a list of these programsat the Dolby Laboratories Web site at www.dolby.com.

Even when a program is not listed as carrying intentionalsurround information, you may find that the Pro Logic II,Logic 7 Enhanced or DTS Neo:6, VMAx and the Hall orTheater modes often deliver enveloping surround pre-sentations through the use of the natural informationpresent in all stereo recordings.

Surround modes may be changed at any time byusing either the front panel or remote control. Toselect a new surround mode from the front panel, firstpress the Surround Mode Group Selector Button7 until the desired major surround mode group suchas Dolby, DTS or Logic 7 is selected. Next, press theSurround Mode Selector Button 8 to choose thespecific individual surround mode.

To select a surround mode using the remote, pressthe button for the major surround mode group thatyou wish to choose from: Dolby �, DTS Surround , DTS Neo:6 , Logic 7 h, Stereoor DSP Surround g. The first press of the buttonwill show the current mode from that group if it isalready in use, or the first available mode if you arecurrently using another mode. To cycle through themodes in that group, press the button again until thedesired mode appears in the Lower Display Line Band the on-screen display.

As the surround modes change, a green LED will lightnext to the current mode in the Surround ModeIndicators ˘ list on the front panel.

The Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX and DTS 5.1,DTS-ES Matrix and DTS-ES Discrete modes may onlybe selected when a digital input is in use. In addition,when a digital source is present, the AVR 7200 willautomatically select and switch to the correct mode,regardless of the mode that has been previouslyselected. For more information on selecting digitalsources, see the Digital Audio Playback section below.

NOTE: When a single speaker is used for the rear surround channels as a 6.1 configuration, the Logic 7/7.1 and 7-Channel Stereo modes should not beused. However, Dolby Digital EX and DTS will function normally.

When the 6-channel/8-channel direct inputs are inuse there is no surround processing, as these inputstake the analog output signals from an optional, exter-nal DVD-Audio or SACD player, or another sourcedevice and carry them straight through to the volumecontrol without any further digital processing.

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MODE FEATURES

Dolby Digital Available only with digital input sources encoded with Dolby Digital data. It provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated Low-Frequency Effects channel. When the Dolby Digital data stream contains a two-channel (2.0) signal, the Dolby Pro Logic II-Movie processing circuits will automatically be activated to produce a multichannel surround presentation.

Dolby Digital EX Available when the receiver is configured for 6.1/7.1 channel operation, Dolby Digital EX is the latest version of Dolby Digital. When used with movies or other programs that have special encoding, Dolby Digital EX reproduces specially encoded soundtracks so that a full 6.1/7.1 soundfield is available. When the receiver is set for 6.1/7.1 operation and a Dolby Digital signal is present, the EX mode is automatically selected. Even if specific EX encoding is not available to provide the additional channel, the special algorithms will derive a 6.1/7.1 output.

DTS 5.1 When the speaker configuration is set for 5.1-channel operation, the DTS 5.1 mode is available when DVD, audio-only music or laser discs encoded with DTS data are played. DTS 5.1 provides up to five separate main audio channels and a special dedicated low-frequency channel.

DTS-ES 6.1 Matrix When the speaker configuration is set for 6.1/7.1 operation, playback of a DTS-encoded program source will automatically trigger the selection DTS-ES 6.1 Discrete of one of the two DTS-ES modes. Newer discs with special DTS-ES discrete encoding will be decoded to provide six discrete, full-bandwidth

channels plus a separate low-frequency channel. All other DTS discs will be decoded using the DTS-ES Matrix mode, which creates a 6.1-channelsound field from the original 5.1-channel soundtrack.

Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is the latest version of Dolby Laboratory’s benchmark surround technology that decodes full-range, discrete left, center right,Movie right surround and left surround channels from either matrix surround encoded programs and conventional stereo sources when an analog input Music is in use. The Dolby Pro Logic II Movie mode is optimized for movie soundtracks, while the Pro Logic II Music mode should be used with Emulation musical selections. The Pro Logic II Emulation mode re-creates original Pro Logic processing for those who prefer that presentation.

Logic 7 Cinema Exclusive to Harman Kardon for A/V receivers, Logic 7 is an advanced mode that extracts the maximum surround information from either Logic 7 Music surround-encoded programs or conventional stereo material. Depending on the number of speakers in use and the selection made in the Logic 7 Enhance SURROUND SELECT menu, the “5.1” versions of Logic 7 modes are available when the 5.1 option is chosen, while the “7.1” versions of

Logic 7 produce a full sound field presentation, including back surround speakers when the “6.1/7.1” option is chosen. The Logic 7 C (or Cinema) mode should be used with any source that contains Dolby Surround or similar matrix encoding. Logic 7 C delivers increased center-channelintelligibility, and more accurate placement of sounds with fades and pans that are much smoother and more realistic than with other decoding techniques. Logic 7 M (Music) enhances the listening experience by presenting a wider front soundstage and greater rear ambience. When a PCM digital audio signal is detected, the Logic 7 Music mode will automatically be selected. Both Logic 7 modes also direct low-frequency information to the subwoofer (if installed and configured) to deliver maximum bass impact. The Logic 7 E (or Enhance) mode, available only when the 5.1 option is chosen, is an extension of the Logic 7 modes that is primarily used with musical programs. Logic 7 E adds additional bass enhancement that circulates low frequencies in the 40Hz to 120Hz range to the front and surround speakers to deliver a less localized soundstage that appears broader and wider than when the subwoofer is the sole source of bass energy.

DTS Neo:6 Cinema These two modes are available when any analog source is playing to create a six-channel surround presentation from conventional Matrix-encoded DTS Neo:6 Music and traditional Stereo sources. Select the Cinema version of Neo:6 when a program with any type of analog Matrix surround encoding is present.

Select the Music version of Neo:6 for optimal processing when a nonencoded, two-channel stereo program is being played.

Dolby 3 Stereo Uses the information contained in a surround-encoded or two-channel stereo program to create center-channel information. In addition, the information that is normally sent to the rear-channel surround speakers is carefully mixed in with the front-left and front-right channels for increased realism. Use this mode when you have a center channel speaker but no surround speakers.

Theater The Theater mode creates a sound field that resembles the acoustic feeling of a standard live performance theater.

Hall 1, Hall 2 The two Hall modes create sound fields that resemble a small (Hall 1) or medium-sized (Hall 2) concert hall.

VMAx Near When only the two front-channel loudspeakers are used, Harman’s patented VMAx mode delivers a three-dimensional sound space with the illusion VMAx Far of “phantom speakers” at the center and surround positions. The VMAx N, or “Near Field,” mode should be selected when your listening position is

less than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx F, or “Far Field,” mode should be selected when your listening position is greater than five feet from the speakers. The VMAx modes are also available using the Headphones Output 4. When headphones are being used, the Far Field mode will appear to push the sound field away from your ears, reducing the “inside the head” sensation often experienced when using headphones.

5-Channel Stereo This mode takes advantage of multiple speakers to place a stereo signal at both the front and back of a room. Depending on whether the AVR7-Channel Stereo has been configured for either 5.1 or 6.1/7.1 operation, one of these modes, but not both, is available at any time. Ideal for playing music in

situations such as a party, it places the same signal this mode at the front-left and surround-left, and front-right and surround-right speakers.The center channel is fed a summed mono mix of the in-phase material of the left and right channels.

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To listen to a program in traditional two-channel stereo,using only the front left and front right speakers (plus asubwoofer, if installed and configured), press theStereo Button on the remote once or twice untilSURR OFF appears in the Main InformationDisplay ˜. From the front panel, press the SurroundMode Group Selector 7 until STEREOMODES appears in the on-screen display andLower Display Line B. Next, press the SurroundMode Select Button 8 until the display messagereads SURROUND OFF.

Digital Audio PlaybackDigital audio is a major advancement over older analogsurround processing systems such as Dolby Pro Logic.It delivers five discrete channels: left front, center, rightfront, left surround and right surround. Each channelreproduces full frequency range (20Hz to 20kHz) andoffers dramatically improved dynamic range and signifi-cant improvements to signal-to-noise ratios. In addition,digital systems have the capability to deliver an additionalchannel that is specifically devoted to low-frequencyinformation. This is the “.1” channel referred to when yousee these systems described as “5.1,” “6.1” or “7.1”.The bass channel is separate from the other channels,but since it is intentionally bandwidth-limited, sounddesigners have given it that unique designation.

Dolby DigitalDolby Digital is a standard on DVDs, and is available onspecially encoded LD discs and satellite broadcasts andhigh-definition television (HDTV) broadcasts.

An optional, external RF demodulator is required touse the AVR 7200 to listen to the Dolby Digital sound-tracks available on laser discs. Connect the RF outputof the LD player to the demodulator and then connectthe digital output of the demodulator to the Optical orCoaxial Inputs &(j of the AVR 7200. Nodemodulator is required for use with DVD players orDTS-encoded laser discs.

DTSDTS is another digital audio system that is capable ofdelivering 5.1 or 6.1 discrete or matrix sound fieldreproduction. Although both DTS and Dolby Digital aredigital, they use different methods of encoding the sig-nals, and thus they require different decoding circuitsto convert the digital signals back to analog.

DTS-encoded soundtracks are available on select DVDand LD discs, as well as on special audio-only DTSdiscs. You may use any LD or CD player equippedwith a digital output to play DTS-encoded discs withthe AVR 7200. All that is required is to connect the

player’s output to either an Optical or Coaxial Inputon the rear panel j or front panel &(.

In order to listen to DVDs encoded with DTS sound-tracks, the DVD player must be compatible with theDTS signal as indicated by a DTS logo on the player’sfront panel. Early DVD players may not be able to playDTS-encoded DVDs. This does not indicate a problemwith the AVR 7200, as some players cannot pass theDTS signal through to the digital outputs. If you are indoubt as to the capability of your DVD player to handleDTS discs, consult the player’s owner’s manual.

NOTE: Some DVD players have a default setting thatdoes not pass through the DTS signal. Before playingDVDs with a DTS soundtrack, make certain that thesettings in your DVD player have been properly adjustedso that DTS audio is passed through. Consult theOwner’s Manual for your DVD player for more infor-mation on making these settings.

Selecting a Digital SourceTo utilize either digital mode, you must have properlyconnected a digital source to the AVR 7200. Connectthe digital outputs from DVD players, HDTV receivers,satellite systems or CD players to the Optical orCoaxial Inputs &(j . In order to provide a backup signal and a source for analog stereo recording,the analog outputs provided on digital source equipmentshould also be connected to their appropriate inputs onthe AVR 7200 rear panel (e.g., connect the analogstereo audio output from a DVD to the DVD Inputson the rear panel when you connect the source’s digi-tal outputs).

If you have not already configured an input for a digitalsource using the on-screen menus as shown onpages 19 – 20, first select the input using the remoteor front panel controls as outlined in this manual. Next,select the digital source by pressing the DigitalSelect Button oP and then using the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n on the remote or the ‹/›Selector Buttons )# on the front panel tochoose any of the OPTICAL or COAXIALinputs, as they appear in the Upper Display Line Aor on-screen display. When the digital source is play-ing, the AVR 7200 will automatically detect which typeof digital data stream is being decoded and display that information in the Upper Display Line A.

Digital Bitstream IndicatorsWhen a digital source is playing, the AVR 7200 sensesthe type of bitstream data that is present. Using thisinformation, the correct surround mode will automati-cally be selected. For example, DTS bitstreams willcause the unit to switch to DTS decoding, and DolbyDigital bitstreams will enable Dolby Digital decoding.

When the unit senses PCM data from CDs and LDs,it will allow the appropriate surround sources to beselected manually. Since the range of available sur-round modes is dependent on the type of digital datathat is present, the AVR 7200 uses display indicatorsto let you know what type of signal is present. This willhelp you to understand the choice of modes.

To help you see which type of digital source is playing,the Surround Mode Indicators ˘ in combinationwith the Information Display ˜ also serve as bitstream indications to show which type of bitstreamis present, as well as the surround mode in use, ifapplicable.

Dolby Digital: When the green LED next to the DolbyDigital or Dolby Digital EX modes is lit, a Dolby Digitalbitstream is being received. Depending on the settingson the source player and specific surround informationand number of channels on the disc, a number of surround modes are possible. For discs with full 5.1audio, only the Dolby Digital and VMAx modes areavailable.

DTS: When the green LED next to the DTS logolights, a DTS bitstream is being received. When theunit senses this type of data, only the applicable DTSmode may be used.

PCM: When the green LED next to the word DIGITALlights, a standard Pulse Code Modulation, or PCM, sig-nal is being received. This is the type of digital audioused by conventional compact disc and laser discrecordings. When a PCM bitstream is present, allmodes except Dolby Digital and DTS are available.

HDCD: When the letters HDCD appear on theLower Display Line B in conjunction with the PCMindicator, the CD that is playing is encoded through thespecial High Definition Compatible Digital® process.HDCD® discs use 20-bit encoding and other propri-etary processing to provide the ultimate in CD listen-ing. HDCD processing is only available in the Stereo(Surround Off) mode.

MP3: When MP3 appears on the Lower DisplayLine B a compatible MPEG 1/Layer 3 digital signalis being received. This is the popular audio formatused by many computer programs for recording com-pressed audio files. When an MP3 bitstream is pres-ent, the sound will automatically be played in theStereo (Surround Off) mode. The surround modes arenot available during MP3 playback. There are manydifferent forms of MP3 encoding available and the format is used at a number of different bit rates. TheAVR 7200 may not be compatible with all forms ofMP3, particularly when the data file is encoded at 128kb/s or above.

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Speaker/Channel IndicatorsIn addition to the bitstream indicators, the AVR 7200features a set of unique channel-input indicators(shown below) that tell you how many channels of dig-ital information are being received and/or whether thedigital signal is interrupted.

These indicators are the L/C/R/LFE/SL/SR/SBL/SBRletters that are inside the center boxes of the Speaker/Channel Input Indicators E in the front-panelMain Information Display ˜. When a standardanalog signal is in use, only the “L” and “R” indicatorswill light, as analog signals have only left and rightchannels.

Digital signals, however, may have two, five, six orseven channels, depending on the program material,the method of transmission and the way in which itwas encoded. When a digital signal is playing, the let-ters in these indicators will light in response to thespecific signal being received. It is important to notethat although Dolby Digital, for example, is referred toas a “5.1” system, not all Dolby Digital DVDs or pro-grams are encoded for 5.1. Thus, it is sometimes nor-mal for a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack to trig-ger only the “L” and “R” indicators.

NOTE: Many DVD discs are recorded with both “5.1”and “2.0” versions of the same sound-track. Whenplaying a DVD, always be certain to check the type ofmaterial on the disc. Most discs show this informationin the form of a listing or icon on the back of the discjacket. When a disc does offer multiple soundtrackchoices, you may have to make some adjustments toyour DVD player (usually with the “Audio Select” buttonor in a menu screen on the disc) to send a full 5.1feed to the AVR 7200. It is also possible for the typeof signal feed to change during the course of a DVDplayback. In some cases, the previews of specialmaterial will only be recorded in 2.0 audio, while themain feature is available in 5.1 audio. The AVR 7200will automatically sense changes to the bitstream andchannel count and reflect them in these indicators.

The letters used by the Speaker/Channel InputIndicators E also flash to indicate when a bitstreamhas been interrupted. This will happen when a digitalinput source is selected before the playback starts, orwhen a digital source such as a DVD is paused. Theflashing indicators remind you that the playback hasstopped due to the absence of a digital signal and not

through any fault of the AVR 7200. This is normal, andthe digital playback will resume once the playback isstarted again.

Night ModeA special feature of Dolby Digital is the Night mode,which enables specially encoded Dolby Digital inputsources to be played back with full digital intelligibilitywhile reducing the minimum peak level by 1/4 to 1/3.This prevents abruptly loud transitions from disturbingothers, without reducing the impact of the digitalsource. The Night mode is available only when DolbyDigital signals with special data are being played.

The Night mode may be engaged when a DolbyDigital DVD is playing by pressing the Night ModeButton � on the remote. Next, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n to select either the middlerange or full compression versions of the Night mode.To turn the Night mode off, press the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n until the message in thelower third of the video display and in the LowerDisplay Line B reads D-RANGE OFF.

The Night mode may also be selected to always be onat either level of compression using the options in theDOLBY menu. See page 21 for information onusing the menus to set this option.

IMPORTANT NOTES ON DIGITAL PLAYBACK:• When the digital playback source is stopped, or in a

pause, fast forward or chapter search mode, thedigital audio data will momentarily stop, and thechannel position letters inside theSpeaker/Channel Input Indicators E will flash.This is normal and does not indicate a problem witheither the AVR 7200 or the source machine. TheAVR 7200 will return to digital playback as soon asthe data is available and when the machine is in astandard play mode.

• Although the AVR 7200 will decode virtually all currentDVD movies, CDs and HDTV sources, it is possiblethat some future digital sources may not be compati-ble with the AVR 7200.

• Not all digitally encoded programs contain full 5.1or 6.1 channel audio. Consult the program guidethat accompanies the DVD or laser disc to deter-mine which type of audio has been recorded on thedisc. The AVR 7200 will automatically sense thetype of digital surround encoding used and adjust toaccommodate it.

• When a digital source is playing, you may not beable to select some of the analog surround modessuch as Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby 3, Stereo, Hall,Theater or Logic 7.

• When a Dolby Digital or DTS source is playing,it is not possible to make an analog recording usingthe Tape Outputsk and Video 1 or Video 2Outputs¢⁄. However, the digital signals will bepassed through to the Digital Audio Outputsfh(.

PCM Audio PlaybackPCM (Pulse Code Modulation) is the noncompresseddigital audio system used for compact discs and laserdiscs. It is also the format used as an output by audiotranscoders such as the Harman Kardon DAL 150.The digital circuits in the AVR 7200 are capable ofhigh-quality digital-to-analog decoding, and they maybe connected directly to the digital audio output of yourCD or LD player.

Connections may be made to either the rear-panelOptical or Coaxial Inputsj or the front-panelDigital Inputs &(.

To listen to a PCM digital source, first select the input forthe desired source (e.g., CD). Next press the DigitalSelect Button Po and then use the ⁄/¤Navigation Button n on the remote, or the ‹/›Selector Buttons)# on the front panel, until thedesired choice appears in the Main InformationDisplay ˜.

During PCM playback, you may select any Surroundmode except Dolby Digital or DTS. When an HDCD-encoded disc is being played and the DVD or CDplayer is connected to the AVR 7200 via a digital con-nection, select Surround Off as the Surround mode toenjoy the benefits of the HDCD process.

MP3 Audio PlaybackThe AVR 7200 is one of the few receivers equippedfor onboard decoding for the MP3 audio format usedby computers and portable audio devices. By offeringMP3 decoding, the AVR 7200 is able to deliver pre-cise conversion of the digital signals to an analog out-put, along with the benefits of listening to the MP3audio through the AVR 7200’s high-current amplifierand the speakers from your surround system, ratherthan the smaller speakers and low-powered amplifierstypically used with computers.

To take advantage of the AVR 7200’s MP3 capabili-ties, simply connect the PCM output of a computer’ssound card or the PCM output of a portable digitalaudio device to either the rear panel Digital Inputsj or the front panel Digital Inputs &(.When the digital signal is available, the Lower DisplayLine B will indicate that an MP3 bitstream is pres-ent, and the audio will begin playing.

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NOTES:• The AVR 7200 is only capable of playing signals in

the MP3 (MPEG 1/Layer 3) format. It is not com-patible with other computer audio codecs.

• The digital audio input signal may be either opticalor coaxial, but the signal must be in the S/P-DIFformat. Direct connection of USB or serial data out-puts is not possible, even though the signals are inthe MP3 format. If you have any questions aboutthe data output format from your computer or asound card, check with the device’s owner’s manualor contact the manufacturer’s technical supportarea.

• If your computer or sound card’s digital output is notcapable of direct connection to the AVR 7200, youmay use an optional, external transcoder, availablefrom Harman Kardon, to convert the USB output ofa computer to a format compatible with the AVR.Contact your Harman Kardon dealer for additionaldetails.

• Due to the wide variation in MP3 formats andencoding speeds, it is possible that the AVR 7200may not be compatible with all MP3 input signals.Some may produce unacceptable results and somemay not be decoded. This is not a fault of either thecomputer or the AVR 7200, but rather a by-productof the unpredictable nature of MP3 playback.

Tuner Operation

The AVR 7200’s tuner is capable of tuning AM, FMand FM Stereo broadcast stations. Stations may betuned manually, or they may be stored as favorite sta-tion presets and recalled from a 30-position memory.

Station Selection1. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button�ç on the remote to select the tuner as aninput. The tuner may be selected from the frontpanel by pressing either the Input Source Selector% until the tuner is active or the Tuner BandSelector ! at any time.

2. Press the AM/FM Tuner Select Button �çor Tuner Band Selector ! again to switchbetween AM and FM so that the desired frequencyband is selected.

3. Press the Tuner Mode Selector ^ or TuningMode Button l to select manual or automatic tun-ing.

When the AUTO Indicator J is illuminated in theMain Information Display ˜ the tuner will onlystop at those stations that have a strong-enough sig-nal to be received with acceptable quality.

When the AUTO Indicator J is not lit, the tuner is ina manual mode and will stop at each frequencyincrement in the selected band.

4. To select stations, press the Tuning SelectorButton 9wé. When the AUTO IndicatorJ is lit, press the button to cause the tuner tosearch for the next highest- or lowest-frequencystation that has an acceptable signal. Hold theTuning Selector Button 9wé to scanthrough the stations with acceptable signals. Pressthe Tuner Mode Button ^l to switch to themanual tuning mode, in which each press of theTuning Selector Button 9w é advancesone frequency increment, or pressing and holdingscans through all frequency increments.

When tuning FM stations in the Auto mode, thetuner will only select stereo stations. To tune to thenext station, press the button again. If the STEREOIndicator H is not lit, tap the Tuning SelectorButton 9 wé to advance one frequencyincrement at a time, or press and hold it to locate aspecific station. When the TUNED Indicator Ilights, the station is properly tuned and should beheard with clarity.

5. Stations may also be tuned directly by pressing theDirect Button i, and then pressing theNumeric Keys k that correspond to the sta-tion’s frequency. The desired station will automati-cally be tuned. If you press an incorrect button whileentering a direct frequency, press the Clear Buttonj to start over.

NOTE: When the FM reception of a station is weak,audio quality will be increased by switching to Monomode by pressing the Tuner Mode Button ^l

until the STEREO Indicator H goes out.

Preset TuningUsing the remote, up to 30 stations may be stored in the AVR 7200’s memory for easy recall using thefront-panel controls or the remote.

To enter a station into the memory, first tune the sta-tion using the steps outlined above. Then:

1. Press the Memory Button on the remote.The MEMORY Indicator G will light and flash inthe Main Information Display ˜.

2. Within five seconds, press the Numeric Keys kcorresponding to the location where you wish tostore this station’s frequency. Once entered, thepreset number will appear in the Main InformationDIsplay ˜.

3. Repeat the process after tuning any additional sta-tions to be preset.

Recalling Preset Stations• To manually select a station previously entered inthe preset memory, press the Numeric Keys kthat correspond to the desired station’s memorylocation.

• To manually tune through the list of stored presetstations one by one, press the Preset StationsSelector Buttons $v© on the front panelor remote.

Recording

In normal operation, the audio or video source selected for listening through the AVR 7200 is sent tothe record outputs. This means that any program youare watching or listening to may be recorded simplyby placing machines connected to the outputs forTape Outputsk or Video 1/Video 2 Outputs¢⁄ in the record mode.

When a digital audio recorder is connected to theDigital Audio Outputsj (, you are able torecord the digital signal using a CD-R, MiniDisc or otherdigital recording system.

NOTES:

• The digital outputs are active only when a digital sig-nal is present, and they do not convert an analoginput to a digital signal, or change the format of thedigital signal. In addition, the digital recorder mustbe compatible with the output signal. For example,the PCM digital input from a CD player may berecorded on a CD-R or MiniDisc, but Dolby Digital orDTS signals may not.

• Please make certain that you are aware of anycopyright restrictions on any material you copy.Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted materials isprohibited by federal law.

Front-Panel Connections

In addition to the rear-panel digital and analog outputs,the AVR 7200 offers Harman Kardon’s exclusive con-figurable front-panel output jack feature. For easy con-nection of portable devices, you may switch the front-panel Video 4 Jacks Ó or the Coaxial Digital 3Jack ( from an input to an output by followingthese steps:

1. Press the OSD Button � to view the MASTER MENU (Figure 1).

2.Press the Set Button p to enter theIN/OUT SETUP menu (Figure 2).

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3.Press the ¤ Navigation Button n so that theon-screen › cursor is next to VIDEO 4 orCOAXIAL 3.

4.Press the Set Button p and then press the ‹/›Navigation Button n so that the word OUT ishighlighted.

5.Press the Set Button p to enter the change.

6.Press the OSD Button � to exit the menus andreturn to normal operation.

Once the setting is made, the Input/Output StatusIndicator * will turn red, indicating that the jacksare now an output, instead of in the default setting asan input. Once changed to an output, the setting willremain as long as the AVR 7200 is turned on, unlessthe setting is changed in the OSD menu system, asdescribed above. However, once the AVR 7200 isturned off, the setting is cancelled. When the unit isturned on again, the front panel jacks will return totheir normal default setting as an input. If you wish touse their jacks as an output at a future time, the set-ting must be changed again using the OSD menu sys-tem, as described above.

Output Level Trim Adjustment

Normal output level adjustment for the AVR 7200 isestablished using the test tone, as outlined on pages24 – 26. In some cases, however, it may be desirableto adjust the output levels using program material suchas a test disc, or a selection you are familiar with.Additionally, the output level for the subwoofer can onlybe adjusted using this procedure.

To adjust the output levels using program material, firstset the reference volume for the front left and front rightchannels using the Volume Control ırî.

If you are using a disc with test signals or an externalsignal generator as the source from which to trim theoutput levels, you may use the EzSet feature of theremote as an SPL meter to guide you to the correctSPL level. To use the remote for this purpose, followthe instructions shown on page 25 for using theremote in the SPL meter mode.

Once the reference level has been set, press theChannel Select Button m and FRONT LLEV will appear in the Lower Display Line B.To change the level, first press the Set Button p,and then use the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n toraise or lower the level. DO NOT use the volume con-trol, as this will alter the reference setting.

Once the change has been made, press the SetButton p and then press the ⁄/¤ Navigation

Button n to select the next output channel locationthat you wish to adjust. To adjust the subwoofer level,press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n untilWOOFER LEV appears in the Main Informa-tion Display ˜ or on-screen display.

Repeat the procedure as needed until all channelsrequiring adjustment have been set. When all adjust-ments have been made and no further adjustmentsare made for five seconds, the AVR 7200 will return tonormal operation.

The channel output for any input may also be adjustedusing the full-OSD on-screen menu system. First, setthe volume to a comfortable listening level using theVolume Control ırî. Then, press the OSDButton � to bring up the MASTER MENU(Figure 1). Press the ¤ Navigation Button n untilthe on-screen › cursor is next to the CHANNELADJUST line. Press the Set Button p toactivate the CHANNEL ADJUST menu.

Once the menu appears on your video screen, firstuse the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n to move theon-screen › cursor so that it is next to the TESTTONE line. Press the ‹/› Navigation Button nso that OFF is highlighted. This will turn off the testtone and allow you to use your external test disc orother source material as the reference. Then, use the⁄/¤ Navigation Button n to select the chan-nels to be adjusted. At each channel position, use the‹/› Navigation Button n to change the outputlevel. Remember, the goal is to have the output level ateach channel be equal when heard at the listeningposition.

If you wish to reset all the levels to their original factorydefault of 0dB offset, press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton n so that the on-screen cursor is next tothe CHANNEL RESET line and then press the‹/› Navigation Button n so that the word ON ishighlighted. After the levels are reset, resume the pro-cedure outlined above to reset the levels to thedesired settings. When all adjustments are done, pressthe ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n to move the on-screen › cursor so that it is next to BACK TOMASTER MENU and then press the Set Buttonp if you wish to go back to the main menu tomake other adjustments. If you have no other adjust-ments to make, press the OSD Button � to exitthe menu system.

NOTE: The output levels may be separately trimmed foreach digital and analog surround mode. If you wish tohave different trim levels for a specific mode, select thatmode and then follow the instructions in the steps shownearlier.

Memory BackupThis product is equipped with a memory backup sys-tem that preserves the system configuration informationand tuner presets if the unit is accidentally unpluggedor subjected to a power outage. This memory will lastfor approximately two weeks, after which time all infor-mation must be reentered.

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ADVANCED FEATURES

The AVR 7200 is equipped with a number ofadvanced features that add extra flexibility to the unit’soperation. While it is not necessary to use these fea-tures to operate the unit, they provide additionaloptions that you may wish to use.

Surround Amplifier Channel AssignmentThe AVR 7200 is equipped with seven full-poweramplifier channels to allow for complete 7.1-channeloperation without the need for additional externalamplifiers. However, in some installations you may wishto use the traditional 5.1-channel configuration for themain listening room, which allows the surround backleft/right amplifier channels to be used to powerspeakers placed in a remote zone location.

If you wish to use the Surround Back channel ampli-fiers to power the remote zone, you must change asetting in the ADVANCED SELECT menu.To make that change, first call up the menu system by pressing the OSD Button � to bring theMASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen. Next,press the ¤ Navigation Button n until the ›cursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press theSet Button p to enter the ADVANCEDSELECT menu (Figure 13).

Figure 13

To change the setting so that the Surround Backamplifiers are fed by the source selected through theMultiroom system, press the ‹/› Navigation Buttonn so that MR SP is highlighted in reverse videoand press the Set Button p.

Remember that once this setting is made you will notbe able to take advantage of any of the 6.1/7.1-channel decoding or processing modes, and that thespeakers used for the remote zone must be connectedto the Surround Back/Multiroom Speaker Outputs¡. The volume for these speakers is set by the multiroom system, as explained on page 36 of thismanual.

Once this setting is made, you may press the ¤Navigation Button n to make any of the otheradjustments available on this menu. If no other adjust-ments are needed, press the OSD Button � to exitthe menu system.

Display BrightnessThe AVR 7200’s Main Information Display ˜ isset at a default brightness level that is sufficient forviewing in a normally lit room. However, in some hometheater installations, you may wish to occasionallylower the brightness of the display, or turn it off com-pletely.

To change the display brightness setting for a specificlistening session, you will need to make an adjustmentin the ADVANCED SELECT menu. To startthe adjustment, press the OSD Button � to bringthe MASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ¤ Navigation Button n, until the on-screen ›cursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press theSet Button p to enter the ADVANCEDSELECT menu (Figure 13).

To change the brightness setting, at theADVANCED SELECT menu, make certainthat the on-screen › cursor is next to the VFD line,and press the › Navigation Button n until thedesired brightness level is highlighted in the video dis-play. When FULL is highlighted, the display is at itsnormal brightness. When HALF is highlighted, thedisplay is at half the normal brightness level. WhenOFF is highlighted, all of the indicators in the MainInformation Display ˜ will go dark. However, thegreen LEDs for the Input Indicators ˆ and theSurround Mode Indicators ˘, as well as for thePower Indicator 3, will always remain lit to remindyou that the unit is turned on.

Once the desired brightness level is selected, it willremain in effect until it is changed again or until theunit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button n until the on-screen ›cursor is next to the desired setting or the BACKTO MASTER MENU line and press the SetButton p. If you have no other adjustments tomake, press the OSD Button � to exit the menusystem.

Turn-On Volume Level

As is the case with most audio/video receivers, whenthe AVR 7200 is turned on, it will always return to the volume setting in effect when the unit was turnedoff. However, you may prefer to always have theAVR 7200 turn on at a specific setting, regardless ofwhat was last in use when the unit was turned off. Tochange the default condition so that the same volumelevel is always used at turn-on, you will need to makean adjustment in the ADVANCED SELECTmenu. To start the adjustment, press the OSD Button� to bring the MASTER MENU

(Figure 1) to the screen. Press the ¤ NavigationButton n, until the on-screen › cursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button pto enter the ADVANCED SELECT menu(Figure 13).

At the ADVANCED SELECT menu makecertain that the on-screen › cursor is next to theVOLUME DEFAULT line by pressing the⁄/¤ Navigation Button n as needed. Next,press the › Navigation Button n so that the wordON is highlighted in the video display. Next, press the¤ Navigation Button n once so that the on-screen › cursor is next to the DEFAULT VOLSET line. To set the desired turn-on volume, pressthe ‹/› Navigation Button n until the desiredvolume level is shown on the DEFAULT VOLSET line. This setting may NOT be made with theregular volume controls.

NOTE: Since the setting for the turn-on volume can-not be heard while the setting is being made, you maywish to determine the setting before making theadjustment. To do this, listen to any source and adjustthe volume to the desired level using the regularVolume Controls ırî. When the desired volume level to be used at turn-on is reached, make anote of the setting as it appears in the lower third ofthe video screen or in the Lower Display Line B.(A typical volume level will appear as a negative num-ber such as –25dB.) When making the adjustment,use the ‹/› Navigation Button n to enter thissetting.

Unlike some of the other adjustments in this menu, theturn-on volume default will remain in effect until it ischanged or turned off in this menu, even when theunit is turned off.


Semi-OSD SettingsThe semi-OSD system places one-line messages atthe lower third of the video display screen wheneverthe Volume, Input Source, Surround mode or tuner frequency of any of the configuration settings arechanged. The semi-OSD system is helpful in that itenables you to have feedback on any control changesor remote commands using the video display when itis difficult to view the front panel displays. However,you may occasionally prefer to turn these displays offfor a particular listening session. You may also want to

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adjust the length of time the displays remain on thescreen. Both of those options are possible with theAVR 7200.

To turn off the semi-OSD system, you’ll need to make an adjustment in the ADVANCEDSELECT menu (Figure 13). To start the adjust-ment, press the OSD Button � to bring theMASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ¤Navigation Button n, until the on-screen ›cursor is next to the ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button p to enter the ADVANCEDSELECT menu.

At the ADVANCED SELECT menu, makecertain that the on-screen › cursor is next to theSEMI OSD DEFAULT line by pressing the⁄/¤ Navigation Button n as needed. Next,press the › Navigation Button n so that the wordOFF is highlighted in the video display.

This setting is temporary and will remain active onlyuntil it is changed or until the AVR 7200 is turned off.Once the unit is turned off, the semi-OSD displays willremain activated, even if they were switched off for theprevious listening session.

To change the length of time that the semi-OSD displays remain on the screen, go to the ADVANCEDSELECT menu as outlined earlier, and press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button n as needed, until theon-screen › cursor is next to the SEMI OSDTIME OUT line. Next, press the ‹/› NavigationButton n until the desired time in seconds is dis-played. Unlike most of the other options in this menu,this is a permanent setting change, and the time-outentry will remain in effect until it is changed, even whenthe unit is turned off.


Full-OSD Time-Out AdjustmentThe FULL OSD menu system is used to simplifythe setup and adjustment of the AVR 7200, using aseries of on-screen menus. The factory default settingfor these menus leaves them on the screen for 20seconds after a period of inactivity before they disap-pear from the screen (Time-Out). Time-Out is a safetymeasure to prevent image retention of the menu textin your monitor or projector, which might happen if itwere left on indefinitely. However, some viewers mayprefer a slightly longer or shorter period before theTime-Out display.

To change the full-OSD Time-Out, you will need tomake an adjustment in the ADVANCEDSELECT menu (Figure 13). To start the adjust-ment, press the OSD Button � to bring theMASTER MENU to the screen. Press the ¤Button n, until the on-screen › cursor is next tothe ADVANCED line. Press the Set Button pto enter the ADVANCED menu (Figure 13).

At the ADVANCED SELECT menu (Figure10) make certain that the on-screen › cursor is nextto the FULL OSD TIME OUT line by press-ing the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n as needed.Next, press the ‹/› Navigation Button n untilthe desired time is displayed in seconds. Unlike mostof the other options in this menu, this is a permanentsetting change, and the Time-Out entry will remain ineffect until it is changed, even if the unit is turned off.

If you wish to make other adjustments, press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button n until the on-screen › cursor is next to the desired setting or theRETURN TO MASTER MENU line andpress the Set Button p. If you have no otheradjustments to make, press the OSD Button � toexit the menu system.

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MULTIROOM OPERATION

The AVR 7200 is fully equipped to operate as thecontrol center for a complete multiroom system that iscapable of sending one source to a second zone inthe house while separate source is listened to in themain room. In addition to providing for control over theselection of the remote source and its volume, theAVR 7200 offers a comprehensive range of optionsfor powering the speakers in the second zone.

■ Using the line-level Multiroom Audio Outputsg,the selected source may be fed to optional, exter-nal power amplifiers that may be matched to thespecifics of the installation.

■ When the main room system is configured for 5.1operation, the Surround Back Left/Right amplifierchannels may be used to power the remote zoneso that no additional amplifiers are required.

■ Using built-in A-BUS Ready technology, an optional A-BUS module may be connected to theAVR 7200 via a single Category Five wire, so thatremote zone speakers may be powered directlyfrom the module without the need for additionalpower, IR sensor or volume control wires to be runto the second zone. The use of more than one A-BUS module requires an optional, external poweredhub. See your dealer or www.harmankardon.comfor more details.

In addition, the AVR 7200 includes a remote IR sen-sor input so that remote control commands from the Zone II remote included with the unit may be transmittedto the unit, while standard IR input/output jacks allowthe remote zone’s commands to be sent to compatibleIR-controlled source devices.

InstallationAlthough simple remote room systems may beinstalled by the average do-it-yourself hobbyist, thecomplexity of your multizone/multiroom system in-volves running wires inside of walls where the servicesof a specially trained installer may be required.Regardless of who does the work, please rememberthat local building codes may govern in-wall electricalwork, including proper specification of any wiring usedand the way in which it is connected. You are respon-sible for making certain that all Multiroom installationwork is done properly and in compliance with all appli-cable codes and regulations.

For standard installations, follow the instructions shownon page 16 for the connection of speaker wire and IRremote wiring to the AVR 7200.

For installations where the Surround Back Left/Rightamplifier channels are used to power the remote zone,make certain that the system is configured for thattype of operation, as shown on page 34.

For installations where A-BUS modules are used, fol-low the instructions provided with the A-BUS remotemodules or keypads. Additional information will also bemade available through the Harman Kardon Web siteat www.harmankardon.com.

RS-232 ControlThe AVR 7200 is rare among A/V receivers in that itprovides the capability for full remote control fromcompatible computers or specialized remote controlsystems. RS-232 programming requires specializedprogramming knowledge and for that reason we rec-ommend that it only be done by qualified installers.For more information on using the RS-232 port forremote control, visit the Harman Kardon Web site atwww.harmankardon.com or contact our customerservice department.

Multiroom Setup

Once the audio and IR link connections have beenmade, the AVR 7200 needs to be configured for multi-room operation. Press the OSD Button � to bringthe MASTER MENU (Figure 1) to the screen.Press the ¤ Navigation Button n, until the on-screen › cursor is next to the MULTI-ROOMline. Press the Set Button p to enter theMULTI-ROOM menu (Figure 14).

Figure 14

When the MULTI-ROOM menu appears, theon-screen › cursor will be at the MULTI-ROOM line. Since this line is used to turn the systemon and off, don’t make an adjustment here unless youwish to turn the system on at this time. To turn the sys-tem on, press the › Navigation Button n so thatON is highlighted. If you do not wish to turn the sys-tem on at this time or to proceed to the next step,press the ¤ Navigation Button n once so that the› on-screen cursor is next to the MULTI IN line.

At the MULTI IN line, press the ‹/›Navigation Button n until the desired input to themultiroom system appears in the highlighted video.When the selection has been made, press the ¤Navigation Button n once so that the › on-screen cursor is next to the MULTI VOL line.

At the MULTI VOL line, press the ‹/›Navigation Button n until the desired volume levelfor the multiroom system is entered. DO NOT use theregular volume control knobs for this setting. When allsettings for the multiroom setup have been made,press the ⁄/¤ Navigation Button n until theon-screen › cursor is next to the BACK TOMASTER MENU line. If you have no otheradjustments to make, press the OSD Button �to exit the menu system.

Multiroom Operation

When operating the AVR 7200 from a remote roomlocation where an IR sensor link has been connectedto the AVR 7200’s rear-panel Multiroom IR Input¶, you may use either the main remote control orthe Zone II remote. To turn on the multiroom feed,press any of the Input Selector buttons on theZone II remote ∫ç∂ or the main remoted� �. Press the AVR Selector e∫ toturn the unit on to the last source, or any of the otherSelector buttons to turn on to a specific source.

As long as an IR feed to the AVR 7200 has beenestablished from the remote room, using any of thebuttons on either remote will control the remote loca-tion volume rî, change the tuner frequencywÉ, change the tuner preset v© or mutethe output ˚.

If the Remote IR Output Jack∞ on the AVRis connected to an IR Input jack on compatibleHarman Kardon audio components such as CD, DVDor cassette players, the transport functions of thosemachines may also be controlled using the TransportControls tƒ˙∆ on either remote control.

To turn the system off from the remote room, pressthe Power Off Button aå. Remember that theAVR 7200 may be turned on or off from the remoteroom, regardless of the system’s operation or status inthe main room.

NOTE: When the tuner is selected as the source forthe remote zone, any change to the frequency or pre-set will also change the station being listened to in themain room, if the tuner is in use there. Similarly, ifsomeone in the main room changes the station, thechange will also impact the remote room.

To activate the feed to the remote room, while you arein the main listening room where the AVR 7200 islocated, press the Multiroom Button ` on theremote. Next, press the Set Button p. Press the⁄/¤ Navigation Button n to turn the multiroomfeed on or off. When the multiroom system is on, theMultiroom Indicator D will light in the Main

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Information Display ˜, and the Lower DisplayLine B or OSD will display MULTI ON. Pressthe Set Button p to enter the setting.

When the multiroom system is turned on, the inputselected using the multiroom menu will be fed to theMultiroom Audio Outputsg on the rear panel aswell as the A-BUS Jacke. The volume will be as setin the previous selection, although it may also beadjusted using an optional IR sensor and the Zone IIremote in the remote location, or the A-BUS keypad,or on the optional audio power amplifier connected tothe Multiroom Audio Outputsg.

Once the multiroom system is turned on, it will remainon even if the AVR 7200 is placed in the Standbymode in the main room by pressing the Power OffButton å or the System Power Control 2 onthe front panel. To turn off the multiroom system, evenwhen the AVR is in Standby mode in the main listeningroom, press the Multiroom Button ` and then theSet Button p. Press the ⁄/¤ NavigationButton n so that the Multiroom Indicator D inthe Main Information Display ˜ goes out, and theMain Information Display ˜ or OSD will displayMULTI OFF. Press the Set Button p to enterthe setting and turn the unit off.

Even when the AVR 7200 is turned off in the mainroom, the multiroom system may be turned on at anytime by pressing the Multiroom Button `, or anyof the Selector Buttons ∫ç∂ in the remote room.

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CONFIGURING THE REMOTE

The AVR 7200 remote is factory-programmed for all functions needed to operate the unit. In addition,it is also preprogrammed to operate most recent Harman Kardon DVD players and changers, CD players and changers, CD recorders and cassettedecks. The codes for other brand devices may be programmed into the AVR 7200 remote using itsextensive library of remote codes or a head-to-headlearning process for codes not in the internal library.

Thanks to the remote’s advanced technology and two-line LCD display, it is no longer necessary to look up cumbersome codes when programming theremote; following the steps outlined below, you simplysearch for the brand name from the remote’s memory.We recommend that you first try the preprogrammedcode entry method. If that procedure is not successful,then try the code learning method.

Preprogrammed Code EntryThe easiest way to program the DPR remote for operation with a source device from another brand is to follow these steps:

1. Turn on the power to the device you wish to pro-gram into the AVR remote. This is important, as in alater step you will need to see whether the deviceturns off to determine whether the remote has beenprogrammed for the proper remote codes.

2. Press and hold the Program Button y forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 16 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display c. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button pappears.

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3. The remote’s MAIN MENU message(Figure 16), will appear in the LCD display and the Set Button p will remain illuminated in red. Press the Set Button p to begin the process of selecting a device and locating the proper remote codes.

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4. SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the LCDdisplay (Figure 17). Press the ⁄ /¤ NavigationButton n to scroll through the list of devicecategories and press the Set Button p whenthe device you wish to set the codes for appears.For this example, we will select “TV” to enter thecodes needed to operate your TV.

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NOTE: The codes for hard-drive recorder products(PVR) such as TiVo and Replay are programmed byselecting VCR as the device. For satellite-based TiVoproducts, check under the brand name of the product.

5. At the next menu screen on the remote (Figure18) press the Set Button p to enter theManual mode, which means that you will selectthe brand name of the device from the list pro-grammed into the remote’s memory.

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6. The next menu screen on the remote (Figure 19)will show the start of the list of available brands.Press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Buttons n untilthe brand name of the device you are program-ming into the remote appears on the lower line ofthe display and then press the Set Button p.

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NOTE: If the brand name for the product you wish toprogram does not appear in the list, the codes maystill be available, as some manufacturers share codes.If the desired brand is not listed, press the ClearButton j to exit the programming process,and skip to the instructions shown on page 39 for the“Automatic” method of programming the remote. Ifdesired, or if the codes for your brand are not part of the remote’s library at all, you may still use theremote to program most infrared-controlled productsby “learning” the commands from the product’s original remote into the AVR remote. The instructionsfor Learning Commands are on page 39.

7. The next step is important, as it determines whichcodes will operate the source device or display.Point the AVR remote at the device being pro-grammed and, following the instructions shown inthe remote’s LCD Information Display c,press and release the Numeric Keys k shownon the menu screen (Figure 20) one at a time,starting with the “1” button. After you press the“1” Button k, the remote’s LCD screen willbriefly go blank as the code is being transmitted,but you will see the “transmit” icon in theupper right corner of the display to serve as con-firmation that the remote is sending out com-mands.

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8. After you press and release the number key,watch the device being programmed to seewhether it turns off. As shown in the instructionsthat will appear on the next menu screen (Figure 21), if your device has turned off, pressthe Set Button p, and then skip to Step 10. Ifthe unit does not turn off, proceed to the next step.

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9. If the device being programmed into the AVRremote does not turn off after you have pressedthe “1” key, repeat Steps 7 and 8 by pressing theavailable numeric keys shown until the deviceturns off. If the device still does not turn off afterall choices have been tried, or if there is only onenumber key shown as available to try, the codefor this specific device is not in the AVR remotelibrary under that brand name. If that is the case,press the Clear Button j to exit the manualprogramming mode. Remember that the codesmay still be stored in the AVR remote’s libraryunder another brand, and you can have theremote control search for them by following theinstructions below for automatic programming. Youmay also manually “learn” the codes for mostdevices into the AVR remote by following theLearning Commands instructions on page 39.

10. When the device being programmed does turn offafter a numeric key has been pressed, you mustpress the Set Button p within five seconds toenter the setting into the remote’s memory. Afteryou press the Set button, the top line of the LCDdisplay will read SAVING… and then the wordSAVED will flash four times in the center of thebottom line.

11. When the codes are saved the remote will returnto normal operation, and whenever you press theInput Selector Button d that was just pro-grammed, the codes for the new device will beused. If no further buttons are pressed, theremote will revert back to the default setting forAVR commands.

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or too old, and thus not all of its commands will be inthe code library. You may fill in the codes for any buttonthat does not operate properly by using the learningtechnique shown on page 39.

Automatic Code EntryIn addition to manual code selection using the brandname list, it is also possible to automatically searchthrough all the codes that are stored in the AVR remote’slibrary to see whether a device will respond even if it is not listed among the brands that appear when you program the remote manually. To automatically searchthrough the codes that are available for a specific devicetype (e.g., DVD, VCR), follow these steps:

1. Turn on the power to the device you wish to program into the AVR remote. This is important,as in a later step you will need to see whether thedevice turns off to determine whether the remote hasbeen programmed for the proper remote codes.


3. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 16)will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonp will remain illuminated in red. Press the SetButton p to begin the process of selecting adevice and locating the proper remote codes.

4. SELECT A DEVICE will appear in the LCD dis-play (Figure 17). Press the ⁄ /¤ NavigationButtons n to scroll through the list of devicecategories and press the Set Button p whenthe device for which you wish to set the codesappears. For this example, we will select “TV” toenter the codes needed to operate your TV.

5. At the next menu screen on the remote (Figure 18),press the ⁄ Navigation Button n so that thebottom line of the LCD display reads AUTO

(Figure 22) and then press the Set Button pto enter the Automatic programming mode.

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6. As instructed on the next menu screen, press the ⁄ Navigation Button n to begin the auto-matic code search process. Your confirmation that the remote is sending out commands is themovement of a square block across the top line ofthe LCD display screen while the bottom line readsPLEASE WAIT…. You will also see the transmiticon in the upper right corner of the LCD display’s

top line to remind you that the remote is workingeven though you may not see anything happeningto the device being programmed.

7. It will take a few seconds for the remote to sendout the first group of commands, after which youwill see a new display in the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 23. Following the instructions, ifthe device being programmed has not turned off,press the ⁄ Navigation Button n again tosend another group of codes. If the device beingprogrammed has turned off, skip to Step 9.

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8. By pressing the ⁄ Navigation Button nagain, the remote will send out a new set of commands. When it pauses, follow the instructionsshown in Step 7. Depending on how many codesare stored for a specific device type, you may haveto repeat this process as many as fifteen times.Remember, if the device turns off, skip to Step 9.When all the codes for the device being pro-grammed have been tried, the instruction shown inFigure 24 will appear. This means that the codesfor the product you are trying to program are notin the AVR remote library and you will have to“learn” them into the remote following the instruc-tions shown in the next section. Press the SetButton p as instructed to exit the program-ming process.

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9. If the device being programmed does turn off after following the instructions in Step 7, you will need to verify the code set by pressing theNumeric Keys k in sequence, as instructed inFigure 23. Point the remote at the device beingprogrammed, and press the “1” Button k tosee whether the device turns back on.

10. After pressing and releasing the “1” Button k,check to see whether the device has turned backon. If it has, skip to Step 12. If it does not turn off,press the “2” Button k, or the next button inthe numeric sequence if you are repeating the procedure, as instructed by the LCD screen inFigure 25.

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11. When pressing the “1” button does not turn the device being programmed back on, repeat the procedure by trying the remainder of the

Numeric Keys k in sequence, each timepressing and then releasing the button to seewhether the new device turns back on. When itdoes, skip to the next step. However, if you try all10 numeric keys and find that the unit will not turnon, you won’t be able to use this method to pro-gram the device. Press the Clear Button j toexit the programming process. You’ll need to followthe Learning Commands instructions below to enterthe codes for this device into the AVR remote.

12. When pressing one of the numeric keys in Step10 or 11 causes the device being programmed toturn back on, follow the instructions shown inFigure 23 and press the Set Button p withinfive seconds of the device turning on. After youpress the Set button, the top line of the LCD dis-play will read SAVING… and then the wordSAVED will flash four times in the center of thebottom line.

13. When the codes are saved, the remote will returnto normal operation, and whenever you press the Input Selector Button d that was just programmed, the codes for the new device will be used. If no further buttons are pressed, theremote will revert back to the default setting forAVR commands.

Learning CommandsOn occasions when the AVR remote does not containthe codes for a particular product’s remote in its built-inlibrary, or when you wish to program a missing or spe-cial function into one button of a device, the AVRremote’s learning capability allows you to do that. Toteach commands from one product’s remote into theAVR remote, follow these steps:

The process requires that both the device’s originalremote and the AVR remote be available. Before press-ing any buttons on either remote, place them so thatthe IR transmitter on the remote from the device to beprogrammed is facing the Infrared Lens � on theAVR remote. The two remotes should be no more thanan inch apart, and there should not be any direct sun-light or other bright light source near the remotes.


2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 16),will appear in the LCD display and the Set Buttonp will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button n once so that LEARN

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begin the process of learning commands fromanother device’s remote into the AVR remote.

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3. The SELECT A DEVICE message will appearin the LCD display (Figure 17). Press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Buttons n to scroll through the listof device categories and press the Set Buttonp when the device for which you wish to set thecodes appears. For this example, we will select “TV”to enter the codes needed to operate your TV.

4. The next menu screen (Figure 27) will prompt youto select the button, or “key,” on the AVR remotethat you wish to program. Press that button on the AVR remote.

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5. Once you press the button to be programmed onthe AVR remote, press and hold the button on theremote control for the device to be programmedwithin five seconds, as instructed on the next menuscreen (Figure 28).

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6. Continue to hold the button on the original remote untilthe menu on the AVR remote’s LCD screen changes.If the code is successfully learned, you will see the dis-play shown in Figure 29. If you see that menu, pro-ceed to Step 8. If the code is not successfully learned,you will see the display shown in Figure 30. If thatmenu appears, proceed to Steps 7 and 8.

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7. If the message shown in Figure 30 appears in the display, press the Set Button p to try pro-gramming the button again. When the remoteprompts you to press and hold the key on theoriginal remote again by showing the displayshown in Figure 28, immediately press the buttonon the source remote again. To avoid anotherfailed attempt, make certain that the windows onthe two remotes are facing one another.

8. Continue to hold the button on the original remoteuntil the LCD display changes again. If the codewas successfully learned, you will see the displayshown in Figure 29. In that case, go to Step 9. If

the LEARN FAILED display (Figure 30) appearsagain you may either try to program the key again,or press the ⁄ Navigation Buttons n to stopthe process. It is possible that some remotes mayuse code sequences or infrared frequencies thatare not compatible with the AVR remote, and thosecodes cannot be learned. When the display shownin Figure 31 appears, press the Set Button pto exit the Learning system.

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9. When a code has been learned successfully, youhave three options. When the display shown inFigure 29 is on the LCD screen on the AVRremote, you may press the Set Button p tolearn additional codes from the buttons on asource remote into the AVR remote. Follow Steps4 through 6 as often as needed to complete thecode-learning process.

10. If you wish to change the name that appears in the LCD display when the button that has just had a new code learned is pressed, press the ⁄ Navigation Button n so that the displayshown in Figure 32 appears in the LCD display.At this point you will be taken to a RENAME

KEY display. Enter the new name for the key following the instructions shown in the RenamingIndividual Keys section of this manual on pages 45and 46. If you find it more convenient to renamethe buttons at a later time, you may do that sepa-rately by following the instructions on page 45.

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11. When you have programmed all keys for thedesired device, press the ⁄ Navigation Button n twice when the LEARN MENU

(Figure 29) appears so that you see the displayshow in Figure 33. The remote will return to normal operation.

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12. If you wish to program the codes for anotherdevice, repeat the procedure outline above, butselect a different device in Step 3.

Changing DevicesIn the factory default settings, the AVR remote is programmed so that the commands transmitted correspond to the device selected by pressing one of the Input Selectors 3. This is logical, as youwant the remote to control the device you have selected.However, in some circumstances you may have config-

ured your system so that the devices connected to theAVR 7200 do not correspond to the default devicesettings and the legends printed on the remote. Forexample, if your system has two VCRs you may con-nect the second VCR to the VID 2 input. There is noproblem in doing that, but in normal operation thecommands issued after selecting the VID 2 input arefor a television, not a VCR.

The AVR remote allows you to correct that situationthrough the “Changing Devices” process. That enablesyou to assign the codes from one type of device to a different button. For example, in the steps below,we will explain how to program the VID 2 buttons toprovide the commands to operate a VCR. Of course,you may program the remote to have any of thedevices take on the code set of any other device, asyour system requires. And, with the AVR remote’s“Rename” function, you can even change the way the name of the device appears on the remote’s LCDdisplay so that you see exactly which commands arebeing sent.

To program the buttons normally assigned to onedevice for the commands of another, follow thesesteps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button O forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 16 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display 2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 16),will appear in the LCD display and the Set ButtonF will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button D twice so that CHANGE

DEVICE appears on the bottom line of the LCDscreen, as shown in Figure 34. Press the SetButton F to begin the process of reassigningthe commands used for a particular device.

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3. The next menu display is where you select theInput Select, or device, that you wish to change.When the display shown in Figure 35 appears,press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Button n to scrollthrough the list to find the device you wish to usefor another function. In this case we will select“TV,” and show how to change it to take on thecodes for operating a VCR. When that device’sname appears, press the Set Button F.

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4. Once the “old” device type has been selected, youneed to tell the remote which set of remote codesto use as a replacement for the device just selected.When the instructions shown in Figure 36 appear,press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Button n to scrollthrough the list of device categories to find thename of the device that you wish to use. The olddevice name will remain on the left side of theLCD screen, while the replacement device list willscroll to its right. For example, press the ⁄Navigation Button n until the display screenreads TV<-VCR to have the VID 2/TV Buttontransmit the commands used to control a VCR.Press the Set Button F when the desireddevice combination appears.

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5. Once the new device is selected, the remainder ofthe process will select the codes for the specificbrand to be used, and for that reason they areidentical to the way a device is programmed usingmanual entry. Continue the process as outlined inthe next few steps, remembering that if the codesfor your specific device are not found you mayselect any brand and then “learn” the proper codesinto the AVR remote using the process outlined onpage 39. To begin the process, start by selectingthe brand of device, as shown in Figure 19. Pressthe ⁄ /¤ Navigation Button n until the brandname of the device you are programming into theremote appears on the lower line of the displayand then press the Set Button F.

6. The next step is important, as it determines whichcodes will operate the source device or display.Point the AVR remote at the device being pro-grammed and, following the instructions shown on the remote’s LCD Information Display 2,press and release the Numeric Keys A one ata time, starting with the “1” button. After you pressthe “1” Button A the remote’s LCD screen willbriefly go blank as the code is being transmitted,but you will see the “transmit” icon in the upperright corner of the display to serve as confirmationthat the remote is sending out commands.

7. After you press and release the number key, watchthe device being programmed to see whether itturns off. As shown in the instructions that willappear on the next menu screen (Figure 21),press the Set Button F, and then skip to Step 9. If the unit does not turn off, proceed to the next step.

8. If the device being programmed into the AVRremote does not turn off after you have pressed

the “1” key, continue Steps 6 and 7 by pressingthe available numeric keys shown until the deviceturns off. If the device still does not turn off after allchoices have been tried, the code for this specificdevice is not in the AVR remote library under thatbrand name. If that is the case, we suggest thatyou press the Set Button F to accept thecodes from another brand so that the program-ming is completed, but remember that you willthen have to program the remote manually by following the Learning Commands instructions onpage 39.

9. When the device being programmed does turn offafter a numeric key has been pressed, you mustpress the Set Button F within five seconds toenter the setting into the remote’s memory. Afteryou press the Set button, the top line of the LCDdisplay will read SAVING... and then the wordSAVED will flash four times in the center of thebottom line.

10. When the codes are saved the remote will returnto normal operation, and whenever you press the Input Selector Button 3 that was just pro-grammed, the display will show the original devicetype code at the far left side of the display, with thename of the new code set type in brackets. Forexample, the display will read TV<-VCR in ourexample of replacing the TV codes with those for a VCR.

Macro ProgrammingMacros enable you to easily repeat frequently usedcombinations of multiple remote control commandswith the touch of a single button. Once a macro is programmed you may send up to 20 commands withone press of the Power On or Macro buttons. This willgreatly simplify the process of turning on your system,changing devices or other common tasks. Thanks to the remote’s two-line display, it is easier than everfor you to take advantage of the power of macro commands.

Recording a MacroTo record a macro into the remote’s memory, followthese steps:

1. Press and hold the Program Button y forabout three seconds while the message shown in Figure 15 appears in the remote’s LCDInformation Display 2. Release the buttonwhen the red light under the Set Button Fappears.

2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 16),will appear in the LCD display and the Set ButtonF will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button D three times so that

MACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCDscreen, as shown in Figure 37. Press the SetButton F to enter the main macro menubranch.

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3. At the next menu screen (Figure 38) press the Set Button F to begin recording a macro.

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4. The next display screen (Figure 39) is where youselect the button that will be used to recall themacro. The choices are the Power On Button1 or one of the discrete Macro Buttons �.Press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Button n until thename of the button you wish to program themacro into is shown. For this example we willshow how to program a series of commands thatwill automatically be sent out every time the Powerbutton is pressed.

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5. The next screen that appears (Figure 40) is whereyou select the device for the first command thatwill be sent out as part of the macro. Press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button n until the name ofthe device appears on the left side of the lowerline in the LCD display. For this example, the firstbutton we want to have the macro “press” is thePower On button, so the AVR device is selected.Press the Set Button F when the desireddevice name appears to move to the next pro-gramming step.

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6. The next display (Figure 41) is where you beginentering the individual commands for the macro,in the order you wish them to be transmitted.Remember that when you want to change devices,you must first press the Input Selector defor that button, and then press the Command orFunction key. Since we want to program a series of events that occur each time the Power On button is pressed, press the AVR button. In yourspecific macro, this is the first command button.

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7. The next display (Figure 42) and the subsequentscreens are where the actual macro programmingtakes place. The words at the left side of the topline of the display show the button that is beingprogrammed (e.g., the Power On Button 1 orone of the Macro Buttons �) and the indica-tion at the right side of the top line shows thenumber of macro steps available of 20 possiblesteps. Following the instructions on the remote’sLCD screen, press the first key you wish to betransmitted in the macro. In our example, we firstwant the AVR 7200 to turn on, so the PowerButton 1 should be pressed.

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8. Once the first command button for the macro hasbeen pressed, continue to press the buttons youwish to be part of the macro, in the order they willbe used. Press each button within five seconds ofthe last button, remembering to press the InputSelector 34 when you are changing devicefunctions. As the buttons on the remote are pressed,the remote’s display screen will show the steps inthe macro as they are programmed (Figure 43).

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9. For our example, we first want the AVR Power Onbutton pressed, followed by the TV Power On, fol-lowed by the Cable Box On, followed by the selec-tion of the Logic 7 mode. To do that, press thebuttons in this order:

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As each button is pressed to enter it into themacro, you will see the button names appear andthen scroll up on the LCD display as your confir-mation of the key entry (Figure 43).

10. When all commands for the macro have beenentered, press the Set Button F to save themacro. The display screen will show the button to which the macro has been programmed and thenumber of steps used, and the word SAVED

will blink four times in the lower line of the LCD display. When the display returns to normal, themacro has been entered and the remote is readyfor operation.

11. If a macro has been programmed into the PowerOn Button 1, it will play back anytime thePower On button is pressed. As the macro plays,you will see the steps appear in the remote’s LCDdisplay. Macros programmed into one of the fourdiscrete Macro buttons may be activated at anytime by pressing the appropriate button.

Erasing a MacroOnce a macro has been created and stored in the AVRremote’s memory, you have the option of erasing it.You may do this at any time by following these steps:


2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 16),will appear in the LCD display and the Set ButtonF will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button D three times so thatMACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCDscreen, as shown in Figure 37. Press the SetButton F to enter the main macro menubranch.

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 44), press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button n until the bottomline in the remote’s LCD display reads ERASE A

MACRO. Press the Set Button F to begin theprocess of erasing a macro.

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4. The next display screen (Figure 45) is where youselect which macro will be erased. Press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Buttons n until the number of themacro you wish to erase appears. For this examplewe will erase the Power On macro created in theprevious section. When the name of the macro tobe erased appears, press the Set Button F.

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5. The word ERASED will flash four times in thebottom line of the remote’s LCD display, and thenthe display will return to its normal condition. Whenthat happens the macro is erased and the remoteis returned to normal operation.

Read a MacroTo check the commands stored in the remote’s memoryfor one of the buttons, follow these steps:


2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 16),will appear in the LCD display and the Set ButtonF will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄Navigation Button D three times so thatMACRO appears on the bottom line of the LCDscreen, as shown in Figure 37. Press the SetButton F to enter the main macro menubranch.

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 46), press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button n until the bottomline in the remote’s LCD display shows READ A

MACRO. Press the Set Button F to begin theprocess of erasing a macro.

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4. The next display screen (Figure 47) is where youselect the macro to be read. Press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button n until the name of themacro you wish to read appears. For this example,we will read back the Power On macro created ina previous section. When the name of the macroto be erased appears, press the Set Button F.

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5. As soon as the Set button is pressed, the first twosteps in the macro will be appear in the remote’sLCD screen. You may then use the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button n to step up or downthrough the list of commands stored as the macro.As you read the display, you will see DeviceSelector Buttons 34 appear in brackets,(e.g., [AVR]). When the step in the macro is afunction, navigation or any other button, it willappear next to the bracketed read-out of theunderlying device (e.g., [AVR] POWER ON).

6. When you are finished reviewing the macro’s contents, press the Set Button F to return the remote to normal operation.

Punch-Through ConfigurationPunch-through is a capability of the remote that allows the Volume controls, Channel Up/Down buttonsor Transport keys (Play, Stop, Record, Fast Forward andReverse, and Skip Up/Down) to link to a differentdevice. For example, if your TV, cable box or satellitereceiver is connected through the AVR 7200, you will

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most likely want to use the AVR 7200’s volume control commands even when the remote has been set toissue all other commands for the video device. “Punch-through” enables you to easily program the remote todo this.

Volume Punch-ThroughFollow these steps to enable the Volume Up/Down andMute controls from one device to be used when theremote is otherwise programmed for a different device.

NOTE FOR VOLUME PUNCH-THROUGH: Theremote’s default settings are for the AVR 7200’s vol-ume controls, to be used when any input or device isselected, with the exception of the VID 2/TV button.There is no need to program the remote for volumepunch-through for the AVR 7200’s controls with othersources, such as DVD. To have the AVR 7200’s volumecommands used when the TV device is selected, followthese steps:


2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 16),will appear in the LCD display and the Set ButtonF will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Button n until PUNCH-

THROUGH appears on the bottom line of theLCD screen, as shown in Figure 48. Press the Set Button F to enter the main punch-throughmenu branch.

Figure 48

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 49) press the Set Button F to begin programming theremote for Volume punch-through.

Figure 49

4. The next display screen (Figure 50) is where you select the device that will receive the punch-through commands. In our example, that is the VID 2/TV button, as that is where we want theAVR 7200’s volume controls to be active. Pressthe ⁄ /¤ Navigation Button n until the nameof the base device appears and then press the SetButton F.

Figure 50

5. At the next display screen (Figure 51), you willselect the device whose Volume Up/Down andMute commands will be used. Press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button n until the desired device’sname appears to the right of the device in use. Inour example, that is the AVR 7200 (indicated byAVR). When the desired combination of devicesappears, press the Set Button F.

Figure 51

6. When the Set button is pressed, the display willchange to show you that the new combination ofcontrol commands is being saved to the unit’smemory, as shown in Figure 52. The wordSAVED will flash four times and then the remotewill return to normal operation.

Figure 52

7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the Volume Up/Down and Mute buttons of the seconddevice named will be used when those buttonsH� are pressed while the master device is in use.

Returning the Volume Control Settings to Default Operation:If you wish to remove the Volume punch-through sothat the commands for Volume and Mute are returnedto the factory default setting, follow the steps shownabove, except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the samedevice for both the DEVICE IN USE on the left sideof the bottom line and the PUNCH-THROUGH

device. In the example used, the display to return theremote to default settings will appear as shown inFigure 53.

Figure 53

Channel Punch-ThroughChannel punch-through allows the Channel Up/Downbuttons to send commands to a different device thanthe one that has been selected for other commands.For example, you may wish to use a cable box orsatellite receiver as the source for a VCR, so you wouldwant the Channel Up/Down Selectors � to trans-mit commands to the cable box even though the otherbutton commands are programmed to operate the VCR.

To program the remote for Channel punch-through,follow these steps. This example will show how to pro-gram channel punch-through so that the commandsprogrammed for Channel Up/Down for the VID 3/

Cable device will be transmitted when the VID 1/VCRdevice has been selected as the current device.


2. The remote’s MAIN MENU message (Figure 16),will appear in the LCD display and the Set ButtonF will remain illuminated in red. Press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button n until PUNCH-

THROUGH appears on the bottom line of theLCD screen, as shown in Figure 48. Press the SetButton F to enter the main punch-throughmenu branch.

3. At the next menu screen, press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button n until CHANNEL

appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen,as shown in Figure 54. Press the Set Button Fto begin programming the remote for Channelpunch-through.

Figure 54

4. The next display screen (Figure 55) is where youselect the device that will receive the punch-through commands. In our example, that is the VID 2/TV button, as that is where we want the cablebox’s channel controls to be active. Press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Button n until the name ofthe base device appears and then press the SetButton F.

Figure 55

5. At the next display screen (Figure 56), you willselect the device whose Channel Up/Down com-mands will be used. Press the ⁄ /¤ NavigationButton n until the desired device nameappears to the right of the device in use. In ourexample, that is the cable box. When the desiredcombination of devices appears, press the SetButton F.

Figure 56

6. When the Set button is pressed, the display willchange to show you that the new combination of control commands is being saved to the unit’smemory, as shown in Figure 57. The wordSAVED will flash four times and then the remotewill return to normal operation.

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7. Once the punch-through is programmed, theChannel Up/Down Buttons of the second devicenamed will be used when those buttons � arepressed while the master device is in use.

Returning the Channel Control Settings to Default Operation:If you wish to remove the Channel Punch-Through so that the commands for Channel Up/Down arereturned to the factory default setting, follow the stepsshown above, except that in Steps 4 and 5, select the same device for both the DEVICE IN USE onthe left side of the bottom line and the PUNCH-

THROUGH device. In the example used, the displayto return the remote to default settings will appear asshown in Figure 58.

Figure 58

Transport Punch-ThroughThe Transport Controls Play q, Stop J, FastForward/Reverse I, Pause J, Record Jand Skip Up/Down K are set at the factory tooperate your DVD player, or the controls of a specificdevice such as a VCR or CD player when they areselected. However, by using the Transport Punch-Through feature you may program these controls totransmit the commands for a different device. Forexample, you may wish to operate the transport of asecond VCR connected to the VID 2/TV input, asshown in the following example.



Navigation Button n until PUNCH-

THROUGH appears on the bottom line of theLCD screen, as shown in Figure 48. Press the SetButton F to enter the main punch-throughmenu branch.

3. At the next menu screen, press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button n until TRANSPORT

appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 59. Press the Set Button Fto begin programming the remote for transportpunch-through.

Figure 59

4. The next display screen (Figure 60) is where youselect the device that will receive the punch-through commands. In our example, that is the TV button, as that is where we want the VCR’stransport controls to be active. Press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button n until the name of thebase device appears and then press the SetButton F.

Figure 60

5. At the next display screen (Figure 61), you willselect the device whose transport commands willbe used. Press the ⁄ /¤ Navigation Buttonn until the desired device name appears to theright of the device in use. In our example, that isthe VCR. When the desired combination of devicesappears, press the Set Button F.

Figure 61

6. When the Set button is pressed, the display willchange to show you that the new combination ofcontrol commands is being saved to the unit’smemory, as shown in Figure 62. The wordSAVED will flash four times and then the remotewill return to normal operation.

Figure 62

7. Once the punch-through is programmed, the transport buttons of the second device named will be used when those buttons are pressed whilethe master device is in use.

Returning the Transport Control Settings toDefault Operation:If you wish to remove the Transport Punch-Through sothat the transport commands are returned to the facto-ry default setting, follow the steps shown above, exceptthat in Steps 4 and 5, select the same device for boththe DEVICE IN USE on the left side of the bottomline and the PUNCH-THROUGH device. In theexample used, the display to return the remote todefault settings will appear as shown in Figure 63.

Figure 63

EzSet ConfigurationHarman Kardon’s patented EzSet feature makes it easierthan ever to calibrate the output levels on your newreceiver for maximum playback accuracy. In addition toautomatically setting the levels, the AVR remote’s LCDdisplay allows the unit to be used as a direct read-outSPL meter. Complete instructions for using the EzSetfeatures of the AVR remote are found on pages 24through 26 of this owner’s manual.

In most cases you will find it easier to access the EzSetcapabilities directly by pressing the SPL Select Button� and following the menu prompts as detailed onpages 24 – 25. However, there is one function of theremote that is only available through the remote’smenu system being described in this section.

To avoid having the calibration settings created withEzSet changed accidentally, the remote allows you todisable the SPL Select Button � on the remote.To de-activate the button, follow these steps:



Navigation Button n until SET SPKR LEV-

ELS appears on the bottom line of the LCDscreen, as shown in Figure 64. Press the SetButton F to enter the main EzSet menubranch.

Figure 64

3. At the next menu screen (Figure 65) press the⁄ /¤ Navigation Buttons n once so thatEZSET DISABLE appears in the lower line ofthe LCD display.

Figure 65

4. Within five seconds, press the Set Button F todisable the SPL Select Button �. Once theSet Button F is pressed the word EXITING

will flash four times in the lower line of the LCDdisplay and then it will return to normal operation.

Once these steps are completed, when the SPLSelect Button � is pressed the remote will show EZSET DISABLE and it will not be activated.


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To restore the EzSet feature to normal operation,repeat the procedure outlined above, except that inStep 3 you should press the ⁄ /¤ NavigationButton n so that EZSET ENABLE appears in thelower line of the LCD display. When that displayappears, press the Set Button F and the EzSet fea-ture will be reactivated. You may then press the ClearButton 9 to exit the remote’s menu system andreturn to normal operation or press the Set ButtonF again to immediately use the EzSet feature to calibrate the system as shown on pages 24 – 25.

RenamingWhile the names given to the buttons and inputs on theremote represent recognizable categories of audio/video products, system operation may be easier if thedisplays shown in the remote’s LCD screen are cus-tomized to reflect the specific characteristics of a play-back source’s brand name or the new function given toa specific button when one remote’s controls are pro-grammed into the AVR remote. The AVR remote allowsyou to change the name of either a master device orany button on the remote using the following steps.

Renaming a DeviceTo rename a specific device/input source button, followthese steps. For this example, we will show you how torename the Device/Input Selector normally shown as“TV” to “HDTV TUNER.”



Navigation Button n until RENAME appearson the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown inFigure 66.

Figure 66

3. At the next menu screen press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button n until RENAME

DEVICE appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown in Figure 67. Press the Set Button F to begin renaming a device.

Figure 67

4. The next display screen (Figure 68) is where youselect the device that will be renamed. In ourexample, that is the TV button. Press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button n until the name of thebase device appears and then press the SetButton F.

Figure 68

5. At the next menu screen you will see the devicename on the bottom line of the display with ablinking cursor box to the right of the device name.Press the ‹ Navigation Button n to return theblinking cursor to the far left side of the displayline. You may then retitle the device name asshown in the next step.

6. To enter the new name, press the Numeric KeysA. The letters above the numbered buttons indi-cate which letter or symbol will appear when thebutton is pressed during the renaming process.The first press of the button will enter the first lettershown, subsequent presses of the same button willchange the display to the other letters above thatnumbered key. For example, since the first letterwe need to rename the input to HDTV Tuner is an“H”, you would locate the “H” above the “4” but-ton, and press the button twice. The first pressshows a “G,” the second press changes it to an“H.” Consult the table at the end of this section tosee which characters pressing a particular buttongenerates.

7. After you enter the first letter of the new devicename, there are three options for entering the nextcharacter:

a. To enter a letter that requires a different numeric key to be pressed, simply press thatbutton. The cursor will automatically move to the next position and the first letter accessed by the new button will appear. Following ourexample, the next letter needed is a “D,” so you would press the “3” button once.

b. To enter a letter that uses the same numerickey, you must first press the › NavigationButton D to move the blinking cursor blockto the next position. Then press the NumericKey A as required to enter the desired letter.

c. To enter a blank space, press the › NavigationButton D twice. The first press will move thecursor to the right, and the second press willmove the cursor one more space to the right,leaving a blank space between the last letter andthe next one.

8. Repeat Step 7 as needed to enter all the neededletters, numbers, characters and spaces.

9. When the text entry is complete, press the Set Button F. The LCD display will blinkDEVICE RENAMED three times and then returnto normal operation.

Once a device is renamed you will see the new nameon the top line of the remote’s LCD display wheneverthe Input//Device Selector 3 is pressed, or whenany other command/function button on the remote ispressed after the main Device Selector is pressed.Note that renaming a device in the remote will notchange the name of the input used by the on-screenmenu system of the AVR 7200.

NOTES ON RENAMING DEVICES:• To move the cursor to the right or left of the display

during the renaming process, press the ‹ /›

Navigation Buttons D as required.

• The table below shows the letters, numbers andcharacters that may be accessed by pressing theNumeric Keys:Key Characters Key Characters1 [,],/,1 6 M,N,O,62 A,B,C,2 7 P,Q,R,S,73 D,E,F,3 8 T,U,V,84 G,H,I,4 9 W,X,Y,Z,95 J,K,L,5 0 -,.,#,0

• Renaming a device changes the name of the deviceonly, not any of the individual key functions withinthat device memory. To change the name of an individual device, follow the instructions in the nextsection.

Renaming Individual KeysThanks to the programming flexibility of the AVRremote, an individual button on the remote may beassigned a feature or function that is different from thename that appears as the factory default when the but-ton is pressed. However, with the Rename Key functionit is possible to rename almost any button on theremote so that when the button is pressed you will seea more descriptive or appropriate name displayed.

To rename a specific button on the remote, followthese steps. For this example, we will show you how torename the DSP Surround Mode Selector 6,which is normally not used when DVD is selected, sothat it reads ZOOM in the remote’s display.



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Navigation Button n until RENAME appearson the bottom line of the LCD screen, as shown inFigure 66.

3. At the next menu screen press the ⁄ /¤

Navigation Button n until RENAME KEY

appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 69. Press the Set Button F tocontinue.

Figure 69

4. The next display screen (Figure 70) is where you select the device within which the key to berenamed exists. Press the ⁄ /¤ NavigationButton n until the name of the base deviceappears. In our example, since we want to renamea button within the DVD device memory, DVD

should appear in the lower line of the LCD. Whenthe desired device name appears, press the SetButton F.

Figure 70

5. At the next menu screen you will select the firstbutton within the device to be renamed, asinstructed in the display shown in Figure 71. Selectthe button by simply pressing it on the remote.

Figure 71

6. Depending on whether or not the button pressedalready has a named function within the deviceselected, one of two things will happen.

a. If the button to be renamed already has a pre-programmed, or previously renamed title in theremote’s memory, you will see that name on thetop line of the LCD display, and a blinking blockcursor will appear on the far left side of the bot-tom line of the display, as shown in Figure 72.

b. If the button to be renamed does not have afunction in the device selected, the top line ofthe LCD screen will be blank, and a blinkingblock cursor will appear on the far left side of the bottom line of the display, as shown inFigure 73.

Figure 72

Figure 73

7. To enter the new name for the key, press theNumeric Keys A. The letters above the numbered buttons indicate which letters or sym-bols will appear when the button is pressed duringthe renaming process. The first press of the buttonwill enter the first character shown, subsequentpresses of the same button will change the displayto the other letters above that numbered key. Forexample, since the first letter we need to renamethe Tone button to Zoom is a “Z,” so you wouldlocate the “Z” above the “9” button, and press thebutton four times. The first press shows a “W,” thesubsequent presses step through the other lettersavailable until the “Z” appears. Consult the table onthis page to see which characters are available bypressing a particular button.

8. After you enter the first letter of the new devicename, there are three options for entering the next character:

a. To enter a letter that requires a different numerickey to be pressed, simply press that button. Thecursor will automatically move to the next posi-tion and the first letter accessed by the new but-ton will appear. Following our example, the nextletter needed is an “O,” so you would press the“6” button once.

b. To enter a letter that uses the same numerickey, you must first press the › NavigationButton D to move the blinking cursor blockto the next position. Then press the NumericKey A as required to enter the desired letter.This is the way you would enter the second “O”in the word ZOOM, and again for the letter “M.”

c. To enter a blank space, press the › NavigationButton D twice. The first press will move thecursor to the right, and the second press willmove the cursor one more space to the right,leaving a blank space between the last letter andthe next one.

9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 as needed to completeentering the needed letters, numbers, charactersand spaces.

10. When the text entry is complete, press the SetButton F. The new name will be entered intothe remote’s memory, replacing the default name.

11. At this point you have two options:

a. If you wish to program an additional key withinthe same device, press the Set Button F asinstructed by the bottom line of the LCD displayreading ANOTHER KEY. The remote willreturn to the SELECT A KEY menu option as

shown in Step 6. Repeat the instructions inSteps 6 though 11 to rename the next key.

b. If you have no additional keys to rename, pressthe ⁄ Navigation Button D once so thatthe menu screen displays EXIT on the bottomline of the display. Press the Set Button F toreturn the remote to normal operation.

NOTES ON RENAMING KEYS:• Renaming a key does not change its function. You

may change the function of an individual key bylearning a new code into the remote. See page 39for more information.

• When a key is renamed it will only apply to the specific device selected in Step 4. The same keymay be renamed as needed for each individualdevice with which it is used.

Resetting the RemoteDepending on the way in which the remote has beenprogrammed, there may be a situation where you wishto totally erase all changes that have been made to theremote and return it to the factory defaults. You may dothat by following the steps shown below, but rememberthat once the remote is reset, ALL changes that havebeen made, including programming for use with otherdevices, learned keys, macros, punch-through settingsand key names, will be erased and any settings youhad previously made will have to be reentered.

To erase all settings and reset the remote to the original factory default settings and displays, followthese steps:



Navigation Button n until USER RESET

appears on the bottom line of the LCD screen, asshown in Figure 74.

Figure 74

3. Press the Set Button F to reset the remote.Note that once the Set Button is pressed theprocess may not be stopped. While the remote’smemory is being cleared a RESETTING... mes-sage will appear in the upper line of the remote’sLCD screen as shown in Figure 75. It may take a

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few minutes for the reset process to take place,and the length of time will vary depending on howmuch customization and programming has takenplace. Please be patient; as long as the messageappears in the display the remote is functioningproperly.

Figure 75

4. When the remote has been totally reset andreturned to the factory default condition, aREMOTE RESET COMPLETE message willappear (Figure 76) briefly, and then the remote willreturn to normal operation.

Figure 76

Additional Notes on Configuring and Operatingthe Remote:

• When the remote is being programmed, it will auto-matically time-out if no button is pressed within athirty-second period. The message shown in Figure78 will appear briefly, and the remote will then exitthe feature being programmed and any data enteredwill be lost.

Figure 77

• The programming or configuration process may also be stopped at any time by pressing the ClearButton 9. The message shown in Figure 77 will appear, the data entered in the current process will be lost and the remote will return to normaloperation. Any process that was underway when the button will be pressed must be restarted.

• Extensive use of the programming, learning and con-figuration functions of the remote may consume sig-nificantly more battery power than normal remoteoperation. While the batteries should last for four tosix months in normal operation, you may find thatthey need to be changed sooner after the remote isprogrammed for the first time.

• When the batteries approach a level below which theremote will not function, the remote’s LCD screen willdisplay a LOW BATTERY warning as shown inFigure 78. We strongly recommend replacing thebatteries as soon as this message appears to avoidthe loss of programming and configuration settings.These settings are not lost when the batteries arechanged quickly.

Figure 78

• The remote has a built-in backlight that may be activated by pressing the Light Button P. Thisbutton is made from a special “glow” material so that it is easier to find in dark rooms. This glow feature does not consume any electricity, but theglow will fade when the remote is kept in a darklocation for an extended period of time. The “glow”feature may be restored by placing the remote innormal room light for a few hours.

• The remote’s backlight will remain lit for approxi-mately five seconds after the Light Button P ispressed, and it will stay lit for another five seconds ifany key is pressed while the backlight is on. You maykeep the backlight lit by holding the Light Button, butextensive use of the backlight will reduce battery life.

• The LCD display will remain on for ten seconds after a key is pressed and then turn off to conservebattery life.

• When any button is held for more than thirty seconds the LCD will turn off and the remote willstop transmitting the codes to conserve battery life.

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SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit does not function when Main • No AC Power • Make certain AC power cord is plugged into Power Switch is pushed a live outlet

• Check to see whether outlet is switch-controlled

Display lights, but no sound • Intermittent input connections • Make certain that all input and speaker connections or picture are secure

• Mute is on • Press Mute Button• Volume control is down • Turn up volume control

Unit turns on, but front panel • Display brightness is turned off • Follow the instructions in the Display Brightness section display does not light up on page 34 so that the display is set to VFD FULL

No sound from any speaker; • Amplifier is in protection mode • Check speaker wire connections for shorts at receiver and light around power switch is red due to possible short speaker ends

• Amplifier is in protection mode • Contact your local Harman Kardon service centerdue to internal problems

No sound from surround or • Incorrect surround mode • Select a mode other than Stereocenter speakers • Input is monaural • There is no surround information from mono sources

• Incorrect configuration • Check speaker mode configuration • Stereo or Mono program material • The surround decoder may not create center- or rear-channel

information from nonencoded programs

Unit does not respond to • Weak batteries in remote • Change remote batteriesremote commands • Wrong device selected • Press the AVR selector

• Remote sensor is obscured • Make certain front panel sensor is visible to remoteor connect remote sensor

Intermittent buzzing in tuner • Local interference • Move unit or antenna away from computers, fluorescent lights, motors or other electrical appliances

Letters flash in the channel indicator • Digital audio feed paused • Resume play for DVDdisplay and digital audio stops • Check that Digital Input is selected

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Processor Reset

In the rare case where the unit’s operation or the dis-plays seem abnormal, the cause may involve the erraticoperation of the system’s memory or microprocessor.

To correct this problem, first unplug the unit from theAC wall outlet and wait at least three minutes. After thepause, reconnect the AC power cord and check theunit’s operation. If the system still malfunctions, a sys-tem reset may clear the problem.

To clear the AVR 7200’s entire system memoryincluding tuner presets, output level settings, delaytimes and speaker configuration data, first put the unitin Standby by pressing the System Power Control

Button 2. Next, press and hold the SurroundMode Group Selector 7 and the Tuner ModeSelector ^ buttons for three seconds.

The unit will turn on automatically and display theRESET message in the Main InformationDisplay ˜.

NOTE: Resetting the processor will erase any configu-ration settings you have made for speakers, outputlevels, surround modes, digital input assignments aswell as the tuner presets. After a reset the unit will bereturned to the factory presets, and all settings forthese items must be reentered.

If the system is still operating incorrectly, there mayhave been an electronic discharge or severe AC lineinterference that has corrupted the memory ormicroprocessor.

If these steps do not solve the problem, consult anauthorized Harman Kardon service center.

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AVR 7200 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Audio SectionStereo Mode Continuous Average Power (FTC)

115 Watts per channel, 20Hz–20kHz,@ <0.07% THD, both channels driven into 8 ohms

Seven-Channel Surround Modes Power per Individual Channel

Front L&R channels:100 Watts per channel@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Center channel:100 Watts @ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Surround (L & R Side, L & R back) channels:100 Watts per channel@ <0.07% THD, 20Hz–20kHz into 8 ohms

Input Sensitivity/ImpedanceLinear (High-Level) 200mV/47k ohms

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A) 95dB

Surround System Adjacent Channel SeparationPro Logic I/II 40dB

Dolby Digital (AC-3) 55dB

DTS 55dB

Frequency Response @ 1W (+0dB, –3dB) 10Hz –100kHz

High Instantaneous Current Capability (HCC) ±75 Amps

Transient Intermodulation Distortion (TIM) Unmeasurable

Slew Rate 40V/µsec

FM Tuner SectionFrequency Range 87.5–108.0MHzUsable Sensitivity IHF 1.3µV/13.2dBfSignal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo 70/68dBDistortion Mono/Stereo 0.2/0.3%Stereo Separation 40dB @ 1kHzSelectivity ±400kHz, 70dBImage Rejection 80dBIF Rejection 90dB

AM Tuner SectionFrequency Range 520–1710kHzSignal-to-Noise Ratio 45dBUsable Sensitivity Loop 500µVDistortion 1kHz, 50% Mod 0.8%Selectivity ±10kHz, 30dB

Video SectionTelevision Format NTSCInput Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohmsOutput Level/Impedance 1Vp-p/75 ohmsVideo Frequency Response (Composite and S-Video) 10Hz–8MHz (–3dB)

Video Frequency Response (Component Video) 10Hz–50MHz (–3dB)

GeneralPower Requirement AC 120V/60HzPower Consumption 112W idle, 1210W maximum

(7 channels driven)

Dimensions Width 17.3 inches (440mm)Height 7.6 inches (192mm)Depth 20.5 inches (520mm)

Weight 61 lb (29.9kg)

Depth measurement includes knobs, buttons and terminal connections.Height measurement includes feet and chassis.All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Harman Kardon and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (patent no. 5,386,478).

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” “Pro Logic II” and the Double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.©1992–1999 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

DTS, DTS Surround, DTS-ES and DTS Neo:6 are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

UltraStereo is a trademark of UltraStereo Corp.

VMAx is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, and is an implementation of Cooper Bauck Transaural Stereo under patent license.

Logic 7 is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: in the USA: 5,479,168; 5,638,074; 5,640,161; 5,808,574;5,838,274; 5,854,600; 5,864,311; 5,872,531; and in Australia: 669114. Other patents pending.

A-BUS and A-BUS Ready are registered trademarks of Leisure Tech Electronics Pty Ltd Australia.

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